2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

68Steering complaints

44.7%Of all 152 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING68 · 44.7%

ENGINE24 · 15.8%

SERVICE BRAKES21 · 13.8%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL17 · 11.2%

POWER TRAIN15 · 9.9%

Share of the 152 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN…”NHTSA complaint 11110283 — filed 07/09/2018

“MY STEERING WHEEL IS VERY VERY HARD TO STEER ON MY 2009 FORD ESCAPE 2 WD. I NEED THIS FIXED BY THE DEALER & WANT…”NHTSA complaint 11097117 — filed 05/21/2018

“COMPLETE POWER STEERING FAILURE UPON STARTING CAR AND LEAVING A PARKING SPACE.”NHTSA complaint 11093866 — filed 05/15/2018

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid: 68 of 152 complaints on file (44.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid have in total?

152 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.