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2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Steering Problems

NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 46% of all 153 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 15 Escape Hybrid model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 105,000 miles.

Steering complaints
70
46% of 153
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
105,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 20, 2009, latest Jul 31, 2026.

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter52009 Q42013 Q12015 Q12016 Q42018 Q12019 Q22021 Q32025 Q1
70 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q4 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

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

  1. 200521 (12%)
  2. 200624 (11%)
  3. 200712 (10%)
  4. 2008110 (25%)
  5. 200970 (46%)
  6. 201018 (31%)
  7. 201114 (38%)
  8. 20122 (13%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20204 (1%)
  11. 20210 (0%)
  12. 20221 (1%)
  13. 20230 (0%)
  14. 20240 (0%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid have steering problems?
NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 46% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 105,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape Hybrid year has the most steering complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has the most steering complaints (110), compared with 70 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is classified under steering. 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.