2010 Dodge Journey vs 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Dodge Journey | 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 987 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 4 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 29–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,000 mi | 77,628 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Ford Escape Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 599 | 2 |
| Engine | 164 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 89 | 0 |
| Steering | 69 | 18 |
| Power Train | 48 | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 40 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 36 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 137 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 118 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 50 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 25 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
2010 Dodge Journey
2010 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.