2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

30Suspension complaints

16.9%Of all 178 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES39 · 21.9%

SUSPENSION30 · 16.9%

STEERING20 · 11.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY20 · 11.2%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18 · 10.1%

Share of the 178 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“OVER A FEW DAYS I HEARD A BANGING SOUND IN THE CAR THAT I COULD NOT IDENTIFY. MY DAUGHTER LOOKED UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 10683386 — filed 02/13/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR…”NHTSA complaint 10644585 — filed 10/14/2014

“WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS, WE HEARD A HOLLOW THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER-SIDE WHEEL WELL WHENEVER WE WENT OVER A SMALL BUMP…”NHTSA complaint 10626166 — filed 08/18/2014

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid: 30 of 178 complaints on file (16.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid have in total?

178 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION 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 07/14/2026.