2008 Ford Escape vs 2008 Hyundai Santa FE
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 | 2008 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,972 | 541 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 64 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–32 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 75,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,125 | 14 |
| Power Train | 329 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 215 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 175 | 52 |
| Electrical System | 135 | 74 |
| Engine | 83 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 120 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 70 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 233 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 156 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 133 | 13 |
| Stalling | 92 | 47 |
| Hesitation / surging | 61 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 34 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 23 | 0 |
2008 Ford Escape
2008 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.