2022 Ford Escape vs 2022 Toyota Highlander
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 | 2022 Ford Escape | 2022 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 245 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 154 | 160 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–41 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,500 mi | 27,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 31 | 51 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 37 |
| Structure | 20 | 42 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 61 | 0 |
| Engine | 32 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 20 |
2022 Ford Escape
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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.