2024 Ford Escape vs 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
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 | 2024 Ford Escape | 2024 Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 76 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 202 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–39 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 27 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 11 |
| Lane Departure | 18 | 2 |
| Engine | 13 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13 |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2024 Ford Escape
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
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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.