YearToAvoid

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 28% of all 443 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 15 Escape Hybrid model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 74,000 miles.

Engine complaints
123
28% of 443
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
74,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 20, 2010, latest Jul 13, 2026.

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter132010 Q12011 Q22012 Q32013 Q42015 Q12016 Q32019 Q1
123 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2012 Q2 (13).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200531 (17%)
  2. 200663 (29%)
  3. 200735 (28%)
  4. 2008123 (28%)
  5. 200936 (24%)
  6. 201017 (29%)
  7. 20119 (24%)
  8. 20123 (20%)
  9. 20134 (80%)
  10. 202070 (24%)
  11. 202140 (33%)
  12. 202234 (50%)
  13. 20234 (17%)
  14. 20241 (25%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?
NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape Hybrid year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has the most engine complaints (123), compared with 123 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.