2012 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid.

20112013
Complaints
20
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Fuel System

#32 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid.

Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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2012 Ford Escape Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid has 20 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Escape Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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