2020 Dodge Journey vs 2020 Ford Ecosport
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 | 2020 Dodge Journey | 2020 Ford Ecosport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 390 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 116 | 63 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 70,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Ford Ecosport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 178 |
| Engine | 8 | 163 |
| Power Train | 3 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 12 |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 56 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 11 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
2020 Dodge Journey
2020 Ford Ecosport
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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.