How many suspension, wheels and tires complaints does the 2012 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2012 Escape, which is 3% of the 599 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or subframe issues on the 2012 Ford Escape?

No related recalls are listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2012 Escape in the available data.

What is the most common suspension problem reported on the 2012 Escape?

Multiple owners describe corrosion of the front subframe and lower control arm mounts, in some cases severe enough to affect steering.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across the reported cases is 58,483 miles, though some subframe rust reports occurred at higher mileage.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with the 15 suspension, wheels and tires complaints for the 2012 Escape.

2012 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, 3% of that year's 599 total complaints. The dominant pattern is corrosion of the front subframe and control arm mounts, with median failure mileage at 58,483. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 15; 3% of 599
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 58,483 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report the front subframe rusting through near the lower control arm bushing, sometimes described as a major structural concern.
Some describe the passenger side lower control arm mount corroding enough to fail a vehicle inspection.
Several report steering becoming difficult or the vehicle veering to one side, later traced to the subframe separating from the axle.
One owner reported rear shocks making noise over potholes, with the dealer replacing them and calling it a known issue.
A separate report describes a tire separating with only 13,663 miles on a newer tire set, causing heavy vibration.

When 2012 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 5, 2013, latest Oct 16, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Apr 2013 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

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

201042 (2%)
201142 (3%)
201215 (3%)
201364 (2%)
201470 (3%)
201542 (4%)
201641 (4%)
201789 (3%)
201832 (2%)
201923 (4%)
202036 (2%)
20217 (2%)
20227 (3%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (1%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels and tires complaints does the 2012 Ford Escape have?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2012 Escape, which is 3% of the 599 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or subframe issues on the 2012 Ford Escape?: No related recalls are listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2012 Escape in the available data.
What is the most common suspension problem reported on the 2012 Escape?: Multiple owners describe corrosion of the front subframe and lower control arm mounts, in some cases severe enough to affect steering.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across the reported cases is 58,483 miles, though some subframe rust reports occurred at higher mileage.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with the 15 suspension, wheels and tires complaints for the 2012 Escape.