2008 Ford Escape Hybrid vs 2008 Honda CR-V
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 | 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid | 2008 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 443 | 960 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 6 | 97 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,534 mi | 76,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape Hybrid | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 325 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 218 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 200 |
| Steering | 110 | 70 |
| Service Brakes | 129 | 7 |
| Engine | 74 | 23 |
| Structure | 3 | 93 |
| Power Train | 43 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 40 | 23 |
| Brake problems | 39 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 7 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
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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.