Ford Escape vs Jeep Wrangler
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Jeep Wrangler. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Escape | Jeep Wrangler | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,407 | 1,254 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 80 and 9 | 25 and 38 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 98,000 miles | 65,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 28 | 16 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,407 complaints for the Ford Escape and 1,254 for the Jeep Wrangler. 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: 3 for the Ford Escape, 7 for the Jeep Wrangler.