Ford Escape vs Kia Telluride
For 2019–2022 models, the Ford Escape has 39.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 43.6 for the Kia Telluride. 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 (2019–2022), 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
39.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Kia Telluride
- Complaints
- 2,741
- Sold
- 702,667
- Recall campaigns
- 32
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Fewest: 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
Kia Telluride
43.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Ford Escape
- Complaints
- 1,427
- Sold
- 327,320
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2020. Fewest: 2019. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 7,976 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 5,000 mi
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Sunroof and panoramic roof
Typically around 7,018 mi · repair $330–$620
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 3,700 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 76,500 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Escape or the Kia Telluride?
For 2019–2022 models, the Ford Escape has 39.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Kia Telluride has 43.6, 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 Kia Telluride?
The most-reported problem on the Kia Telluride is body control and other modules, typically around 7,976 miles.
Which Ford Escape and Kia Telluride years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Kia Telluride: 2020.
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.