2020 Ford Ecosport vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
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 | 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 390 | 302 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 186 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 163 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 178 | 0 |
| Power Train | 51 | 120 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 34 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 32 |
| Structure | 3 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 56 | 7 |
| Stalling | 37 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
2020 Ford Ecosport
2020 Toyota Highlander
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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.