Ford Escape vs Jeep Patriot
For 2007–2017 models, the Jeep Patriot has 44.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 66.6 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 (2007–2017), 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
66.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.5× the Jeep Patriot’s rate
- Complaints
- 18,264
- Sold
- 2,744,236
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008–2010. Fewest: 2007 and 2012. 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 Patriot
44.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
33% fewer than the Ford Escape
- Complaints
- 3,316
- Sold
- 741,772
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008–2009. Fewest: 2013 and 2015–2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 57,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 88,000 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 102,361 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Escape or the Jeep Patriot?
For 2007–2017 models, the Jeep Patriot has 44.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Escape has 66.6, 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 Patriot?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Patriot is stalling and no-start, typically around 57,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape and Jeep Patriot years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Escape: 2008–2010; Jeep Patriot: 2008–2009.
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.