Ford Escape vs Honda HR-V
For 2015–2022 models, the Honda HR-V has 13.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 49.5 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 (2015–2022), 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
49.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
3.7× the Honda HR-V’s rate
- Complaints
- 9,388
- Sold
- 1,896,752
- Recall campaigns
- 44
- 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
Honda HR-V
13.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
73% fewer than the Ford Escape
- Complaints
- 982
- Sold
- 738,905
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2016 and 2018–2019. Fewest: 2015 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 12,057 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 34,500 mi
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 15,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 21,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 5,300 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Escape or the Honda HR-V?
For 2015–2022 models, the Honda HR-V has 13.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Escape has 49.5, 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 Honda HR-V?
The most-reported problem on the Honda HR-V is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 12,057 miles.
Which Ford Escape and Honda HR-V years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda HR-V: 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.