2025 Ford Escape vs 2025 Honda CR-V
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 | 2025 Ford Escape | 2025 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 233 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 50 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–40 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 48 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 39 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 28 |
| Engine | 5 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 15 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2025 Ford Escape
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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.