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2023 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

43/100

#9 most-complained of 15 Escape Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid has 23 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 43 out of 100 — #9 highest of 15 Escape Hybrid model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries.

Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System12 (52%)
  2. Other6 (26%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (22%)
  4. Engine4 (17%)
  5. Structure & Body2 (9%)
  6. Lane Departure1 (4%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
2023 Ford Escape Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Feb 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Apr 2025Jun 2025
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2024 (4).

2023 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 compared with other Escape Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Avoid861221—
2022Caution64680—
2023Good43230—
2024No verdict1440—
2025No verdict010—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid ranks #9 of 15 among Escape Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 43/100, verdict: Good). It has 23 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (12 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (5 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 8,000 miles.
Does the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

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.