2023 Ford Escape vs 2023 Honda CR-V
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 | 2023 Ford Escape | 2023 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 94 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 182 | 78 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–40 | 29–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,280 mi | 9,350 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0 | 320 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 26 |
| Engine | 28 | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 38 |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 31 |
| Power Train | 19 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 28 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 12 | 12 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 5 |
| Stalling | 5 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
2023 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.