Ford Escape vs Toyota Camry
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 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 36,256 | 23,365 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2026 | 1983–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 1,132 | 3,870 |
| Fires reported | 754 | 557 |
| Injuries reported | 752 | 2,075 |
| Deaths reported | 25 | 77 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 28.2% |
Ford Escape by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
9,458
26.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4,667
12.9%
Steering
3,952
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
2,562
7.1%
Electrical System
2,524
7.0%
Body & Structure
2,318
6.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2,307
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
2,079
5.7%
Toyota Camry by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3,184
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
2,782
11.9%
Brakes
2,310
9.9%
Body & Structure
1,801
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,761
7.5%
Airbags
1,696
7.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
1,547
6.6%
Other & Unspecified
1,487
6.4%