Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4

On the federal record, the 2013 Toyota RAV4 takes it: 61/100 against 33/100. Best-scoring model year of each, judged only on complaints and recalls filed with the United States safety regulator.

2012 Ford Escape

33/100
AVOID
  • 598 owner complaints on record
  • 42.71 complaints per year on the road
  • 2 recall campaigns, 1 severe

2013 Toyota RAV4

61/100
CAUTION
  • 255 owner complaints on record
  • 19.62 complaints per year on the road
  • 2 recall campaigns, 1 severe

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