2020 Ford Escape vs 2020 Honda Pilot
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 Escape | 2020 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,571 | 475 |
| Recall campaigns | 23 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 271 | 149 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–41 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,500 mi | 5,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 670 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 152 | 207 |
| Power Train | 231 | 34 |
| Engine | 112 | 99 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 61 | 79 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 116 | 23 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 73 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 58 | 12 |
| Stalling | 41 | 42 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 32 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 25 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
2020 Ford Escape
2020 Honda Pilot
Compare all Ford Escape vs Honda Pilot 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.