2008 Ford Escape vs 2008 Jeep Liberty
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 Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,972 | 540 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 49 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–32 | 17–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,125 | 12 |
| Power Train | 329 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 135 | 123 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 175 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 120 | 18 |
| Structure | 41 | 85 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 95 |
| Engine | 83 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 233 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 156 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 133 | 0 |
| Stalling | 92 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 61 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 34 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 23 | 7 |
2008 Ford Escape
2008 Jeep Liberty
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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.