2020 Ford Ecosport vs 2020 Jeep Renegade
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 | 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 390 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 329 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 24–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 163 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 178 | 0 |
| Power Train | 51 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 56 | 6 |
| Stalling | 37 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
2020 Ford Ecosport
2020 Jeep Renegade
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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.