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2013 Ford Escape vs 2013 Toyota Venza

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.

Metric2013 Ford Escape2013 Toyota Venza
NHTSA complaints2,74259
Recall campaigns184
Service bulletins (TSBs)155339
Investigations30
Crash reports4913
Fire reports891
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)24–2621–23
Median reported incident mileage76,069 mi41,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeToyota Venza
Engine1,2637
Power Train3991
Electrical System33910
Steering3026
Fuel/propulsion System2463
Engine and Engine Cooling1740
Vehicle Speed Control927
Structure8610

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling6020
Overheating4960
Check engine light2810
Loss of power1320
Hesitation / surging1170
Vibration / shaking670
Steering problems580
Electrical failures420

Compare all Ford Escape vs Toyota Venza years →

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.