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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.

Metric2007 Ford Escape Hybrid2007 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA complaints1241,003
Recall campaigns014
Service bulletins (TSBs)6309
Investigations24
Crash reports153
Fire reports137
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)27–3021–23
Median reported incident mileage91,758 mi65,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord Escape HybridToyota RAV4
Steering12271
Engine27195
Suspension2125
Vehicle Speed Control4101
Air Bags099
Electrical System1976
Power Train1353
Service Brakes3126

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1534
Brake problems150
Loss of power100
Steering problems628
Overheating50
Clunking / rattling0138
Oil consumption096
Rust / corrosion037

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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.