2017 Ford Escape vs 2017 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Escape | 2017 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,649 | 398 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 249 | 191 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | 56,997 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,543 | 219 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 505 | 8 |
| Power Train | 386 | 40 |
| Electrical System | 154 | 62 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 21 |
| Structure | 62 | 24 |
| Wheels | 76 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 45 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 856 | 48 |
| Overheating | 599 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 446 | 15 |
| Stalling | 209 | 41 |
| Vibration / shaking | 190 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 101 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 100 | 30 |
| Won’t start | 37 | 0 |
2017 Ford Escape
2017 Kia Sportage
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.