2020 Ford Ecosport vs 2020 Honda Pilot
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 396 | 485 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 149 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 5,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 168 | 101 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 210 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 179 | 3 |
| Power Train | 53 | 35 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 83 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 31 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 60 | 12 |
| Stalling | 37 | 42 |
| Loss of power | 33 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 11 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
2020 Ford Ecosport
2020 Honda Pilot
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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.