2025 Ford Escape vs 2025 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 | 2025 Ford Escape | 2025 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 233 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 32 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–40 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 0 | 91 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 55 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 30 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 23 |
| Engine | 5 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 8 |
| Suspension | 0 | 13 |
| Seats | 0 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2025 Ford Escape
2025 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.