2017 Ford Escape vs 2017 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Escape | 2017 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,649 | 148 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 249 | 570 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 26–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | 19,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,543 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 505 | 1 |
| Power Train | 386 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 154 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 13 |
| Wheels | 76 | 0 |
| Structure | 62 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 45 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 856 | 8 |
| Overheating | 599 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 446 | 0 |
| Stalling | 209 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 190 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 101 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 100 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 37 | 0 |
2017 Ford Escape
2017 Mazda CX-5
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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.