2020 Ford Escape vs 2020 Mazda CX-9
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 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,571 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 23 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 271 | 326 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–41 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 670 | 1 |
| Power Train | 231 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 152 | 4 |
| Engine | 112 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 116 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 73 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 61 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 53 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 58 | 0 |
| Stalling | 41 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 32 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 25 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
2020 Ford Escape
2020 Mazda CX-9
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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.