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2010 Ford Escape vs 2010 Hyundai Veracruz

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.

Metric2010 Ford Escape2010 Hyundai Veracruz
NHTSA complaints2,06889
Recall campaigns34
Service bulletins (TSBs)4936
Investigations41
Crash reports291
Fire reports35
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–3218–19
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi126,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeHyundai Veracruz
Vehicle Speed Control5583
Engine49327
Power Train5082
Fuel/propulsion System4403
Steering4221
Electrical System21623
Structure849
Fuel System, Gasoline700

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling35511
Loss of power2690
Check engine light15610
Hesitation / surging1220
Steering problems830
Vibration / shaking800
Rust / corrosion560
Misfire / rough idle210

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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.