2021 Ford Ecosport vs 2021 Toyota Highlander
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 | 2021 Ford Ecosport | 2021 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 256 | 485 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 180 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,500 mi | 23,555 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 48 | 199 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134 | 0 |
| Engine | 84 | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 64 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 25 |
| Structure | 0 | 48 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 42 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 19 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 30 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2021 Ford Ecosport
2021 Toyota Highlander
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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.