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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Ford Escape Hybrid vs Jeep Wrangler

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Ford Escape Hybrid

Total complaints
1,703
Avg per model year
123
Recall campaigns (all years)
2
Most complained year
2008 (443)
Top problems: Engine, Service Brakes, Steering

Jeep Wrangler

Total complaints
15,685
Avg per model year
402
Recall campaigns (all years)
75
Most complained year
2018 (1,794)
Top problems: Steering, Electrical System, Power Train

Complaints by model year

YearFord Escape HybridJeep Wrangler
20244661
202322336
202266375
2021120900
2020282598
20135648
201215831
201137483
201059685
2009153368
2008443873
2007124555
2006219730
2005178649
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.