2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Honda CR-V
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 | 2018 Ford Escape | 2018 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,791 | 2,137 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 268 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 14,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,145 | 527 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 42 | 369 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 392 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 342 | 15 |
| Steering | 32 | 323 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 281 |
| Power Train | 269 | 63 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 230 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 556 | 58 |
| Overheating | 474 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 352 | 49 |
| Stalling | 157 | 170 |
| Vibration / shaking | 129 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 83 | 69 |
| Hesitation / surging | 56 | 48 |
| Clunking / rattling | 21 | 0 |
2018 Ford Escape
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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.