Ford Escape vs Jeep Compass
For 2006–2022 models, the Jeep Compass has 31.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 57.6 for the Ford Escape. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2006–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Escape
57.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.9× the Jeep Compass’s rate
- Complaints
- 22,342
- Sold
- 3,876,526
- Recall campaigns
- 67
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008–2010 and 2013. Fewest: 2007, 2012 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 56,500 mi
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Head gasket and cylinder head
Typically around 85,000 mi · repair $1,620–$3,010
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 110,984 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 52,000 mi
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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan
Typically around 80,200 mi · repair $260–$1,910
Jeep Compass
31.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
46% fewer than the Ford Escape
- Complaints
- 3,535
- Sold
- 1,141,682
- Recall campaigns
- 23
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2007, 2012, 2014 and 2018. Fewest: 2006, 2013 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 35,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 44,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 19,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 30,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Escape or the Jeep Compass?
For 2006–2022 models, the Jeep Compass has 31.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Escape has 57.6, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Escape?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Escape is stalling and no-start, typically around 56,500 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Compass?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Compass is body control and other modules, typically around 35,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape and Jeep Compass years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Escape: 2008–2010 and 2013; Jeep Compass: 2007, 2012, 2014 and 2018.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.