2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
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 | 2018 Ford Escape | 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,755 | 318 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 172 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 65,930 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,116 | 194 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 339 | 13 |
| Power Train | 265 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 42 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 13 |
| Steering | 32 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 546 | 45 |
| Overheating | 466 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 341 | 13 |
| Stalling | 150 | 40 |
| Vibration / shaking | 126 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 81 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 56 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 15 |
2018 Ford Escape
2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
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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.