2011 Ford Escape vs 2011 Honda CR-V
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 | 2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,313 | 551 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 90 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,006 mi | 56,039 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 407 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 295 |
| Engine | 248 | 37 |
| Power Train | 268 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 245 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 253 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 116 | 55 |
| Structure | 42 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 169 | 0 |
| Stalling | 151 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 83 | 11 |
| Steering problems | 77 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 65 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 27 | 21 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
2011 Ford Escape
2011 Honda CR-V
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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.