2023 Ford Escape vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
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 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 94 | 385 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 182 | 72 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–40 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,280 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 79 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 35 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 68 |
| Engine | 28 | 35 |
| Power Train | 19 | 37 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 53 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 24 |
| Suspension | 0 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 5 |
| Stalling | 5 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2023 Ford Escape
2023 Hyundai Palisade
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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.