Chrysler Pacifica vs Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Chrysler Pacifica. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,802 | 2,030 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 40 and 14 | 54 and 24 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 100,000 miles | 109,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 21 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,802 complaints for the Chrysler Pacifica and 2,030 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: 2 for the Chrysler Pacifica, 4 for the Ford Escape.