Ford Escape vs Subaru Crosstrek
For 2013–2022 models, the Subaru Crosstrek has 8.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 56.9 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 (2013–2022), 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
56.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
6.4× the Subaru Crosstrek’s rate
- Complaints
- 14,213
- Sold
- 2,498,954
- Recall campaigns
- 62
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2013. 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
Subaru Crosstrek
8.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
84% fewer than the Ford Escape
- Complaints
- 975
- Sold
- 1,097,569
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2016 and 2018–2019. Fewest: 2013–2015 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 15,052 mi
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 12,500 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 24,340 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 8,308 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 21,250 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Escape or the Subaru Crosstrek?
For 2013–2022 models, the Subaru Crosstrek has 8.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Escape has 56.9, 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 Subaru Crosstrek?
The most-reported problem on the Subaru Crosstrek is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 15,052 miles.
Which Ford Escape and Subaru Crosstrek years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Escape: 2013; Subaru Crosstrek: 2016 and 2018–2019.
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.