2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Jeep Cherokee
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 | 2018 Ford Escape | 2018 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,755 | 680 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 211 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 34,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,116 | 155 |
| Power Train | 265 | 290 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 339 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 189 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 42 | 26 |
| Steering | 32 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 546 | 18 |
| Overheating | 466 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 341 | 0 |
| Stalling | 150 | 78 |
| Vibration / shaking | 126 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 81 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 56 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 8 |
2018 Ford Escape
2018 Jeep Cherokee
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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.