2008 Ford Escape vs 2008 Mazda CX-7
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 Mazda CX-7 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,972 | 191 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 241 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–32 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 61,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,125 | 8 |
| Power Train | 329 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 175 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 135 | 12 |
| Engine | 83 | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 120 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 53 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 38 | 40 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 233 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 156 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 133 | 6 |
| Stalling | 92 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 61 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 34 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 23 | 0 |
2008 Ford Escape
2008 Mazda CX-7
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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.