2013 Ford Escape vs 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 | 2013 Ford Escape | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,742 | 139 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 1,058 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 89 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,069 mi | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,263 | 29 |
| Power Train | 399 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 339 | 35 |
| Steering | 302 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 246 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 174 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 54 | 63 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 92 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 602 | 12 |
| Overheating | 496 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 281 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 132 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 117 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 67 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 58 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 42 | 0 |
2013 Ford Escape
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
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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.