Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Chevrolet Traverse. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 923 | 3,187 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 25 and 9 | 43 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 75,000 miles | 58,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 22 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 923 complaints for the Chevrolet Traverse and 3,187 for the Ford Escape. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chevrolet Traverse, 3 for the Ford Escape.