2017 Ford Flex vs 2017 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Flex | 2017 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 265 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 265 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 20,590 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 46 |
| Engine | 1 | 46 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 28 |
| Suspension | 13 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2017 Ford Flex
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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.