2025 Ford Escape vs 2025 Nissan Rogue

On the public data alone the Rogue edges it 3–2.

2025 Ford Escape

The 2025 Ford Escape is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Escape…

2025 Nissan Rogue

The 2025 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue FWD, is EPA-rated at 33 mp…

	2025 Ford Escape	2025 Nissan Rogue
Segment	Compact SUV	Compact SUV
Powertrains	Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid, Gas	Gas
Best combined mpg	40	33
Safety Signal	35	79
NHTSA recalls	10	3
Critical recalls	3	1
Owner complaints	27	176
NHTSA overall stars	5	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Escape

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Engine And Engine Cooling

26S10

47,804 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.RiskAn unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V122000reported Mar 3, 2026Ford Motor Company

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Electrical System

25SC4

25,237 vehiclesPlug-in hybrid only

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.RiskBattery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and

NHTSA campaign 26V091000reported Feb 17, 2026Ford Motor Company

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Seat Belts

25C68

780 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.RiskAn improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V862000reported Dec 12, 2025Ford Motor Company

Rogue

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Engine And Engine Cooling

R25E2, R25E3

323,917 vehicles

ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.RiskEngine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.FixDealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2 and R25E3. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numb

NHTSA campaign 26V080000reported Feb 11, 2026Nissan North America, Inc.

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Engine And Engine Cooling

R25E3, R25E4, R25A9

318,782 vehicles

ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.RiskBroken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2, R25E3 and R25A9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V081000reported Feb 11, 2026Nissan North America, Inc.

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Back Over Prevention

R24B3, R24B4

37,236 vehicles

ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskThe loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated by an over-the-air (OTA) software update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B3 and R24B4.

NHTSA campaign 24V748000reported Oct 3, 2024Nissan North America, Inc.