2019 Ford Escape vs 2019 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Escape | 2019 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 586 | 1,097 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 229 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,500 mi | 14,747 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 308 | 112 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 298 |
| Steering | 16 | 194 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 161 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 141 |
| Power Train | 125 | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 118 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 98 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 158 | 28 |
| Overheating | 116 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 82 | 14 |
| Stalling | 40 | 74 |
| Vibration / shaking | 39 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 34 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
2019 Ford Escape
2019 Honda CR-V
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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.