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2007 Ford Escape Hybrid vs 2007 Honda CR-V

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2007 Ford Escape Hybrid2007 Honda CR-V
NHTSA complaints124885
Recall campaigns012
Service bulletins (TSBs)6103
Investigations20
Crash reports134
Fire reports14
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)27–3022–23
Median reported incident mileage91,758 mi82,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord Escape HybridHonda CR-V
Electrical System19264
Air Bags0267
Latches/locks/linkages0232
Structure175
Power Train1336
Steering1231
Engine2714
Service Brakes316

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1526
Brake problems150
Loss of power100
Steering problems60
Overheating50
Rust / corrosion023
Vibration / shaking013
Hesitation / surging07

Compare all Ford Escape Hybrid vs Honda CR-V years →

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.