2019 Ford Escape vs 2019 Mazda CX-5
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 | 2019 Ford Escape | 2019 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 570 | 263 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 127 | 559 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,500 mi | 20,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 299 | 128 |
| Power Train | 121 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 90 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 46 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 16 |
| Steering | 16 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 155 | 14 |
| Overheating | 114 | 15 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 81 | 0 |
| Stalling | 40 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 36 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
2019 Ford Escape
2019 Mazda CX-5
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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.