2007 Ford Escape Hybrid vs 2007 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid | 2007 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 124 | 1,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 6 | 309 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 37 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,758 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape Hybrid | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 12 | 271 |
| Engine | 27 | 195 |
| Suspension | 2 | 125 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 101 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 99 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 76 |
| Power Train | 13 | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 34 |
| Brake problems | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 28 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 138 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 96 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 37 |
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
2007 Toyota RAV4
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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.