2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Nissan Rogue
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 | 2018 Ford Escape | 2018 Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,755 | 663 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 247 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 35 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 27–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 16,770 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,116 | 57 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 339 | 1 |
| Power Train | 265 | 45 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 261 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 174 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 94 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 36 |
| Steering | 32 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 546 | 17 |
| Overheating | 466 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 341 | 0 |
| Stalling | 150 | 40 |
| Vibration / shaking | 126 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 81 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 56 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
2018 Ford Escape
2018 Nissan Rogue
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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.