2023 Ford Escape vs 2023 Nissan Rogue
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 Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 94 | 673 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 182 | 113 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–40 | 31–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,280 mi | 41,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 261 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 113 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 96 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 51 |
| Power Train | 19 | 65 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 52 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 12 | 60 |
| Overheating | 10 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 61 |
| Stalling | 5 | 48 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 41 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 12 |
2023 Ford Escape
2023 Nissan Rogue
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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.