Ford Escape vs Toyota Sequoia
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Toyota Sequoia. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Escape | Toyota Sequoia | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,389 | 858 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 109 and 93 | 31 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 81,000 miles | 120,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 14 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 26 | 12 and 16 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $4,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,389 complaints for the Ford Escape and 858 for the Toyota Sequoia. 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: 13 for the Ford Escape, 1 for the Toyota Sequoia.