Ford Escape HEV vs Forest River Cherokee
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Escape HEV | Forest River Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 80 | 198 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2007 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 17 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Tires |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.5% | 10.6% |
Ford Escape HEV by year
What breaks
Brakes
34
42.5%
Engine & Cooling
11
13.8%
Electrical System
10
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
6.3%
Steering
5
6.3%
Body & Structure
3
3.8%
Suspension
3
3.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
2.5%
Forest River Cherokee by year
What breaks
Tires
44
22.2%
Body & Structure
36
18.2%
Equipment & Accessories
25
12.6%
Other & Unspecified
24
12.1%
Suspension
23
11.6%
Wheels
18
9.1%
Electrical System
16
8.1%
Brakes
5
2.5%