2004 Ford Escape Wheels Problems

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

33Wheels complaints

6.6%Of all 499 complaints

#5Most-reported category

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

How wheels ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION148 · 29.7%

STRUCTURE:BODY111 · 22.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL76 · 15.2%

AIR BAGS41 · 8.2%

WHEELS33 · 6.6%

Share of the 499 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“TWO AXLES ON THE CAR HAVE BROKEN. BOTH TIMES, THE CAR WAS USED FOR REGULAR USE (NO "OFF-ROADING", NO ACCIDENTS). THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE…”NHTSA complaint 10344442 — filed 07/21/2010

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Wheels complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Ford Escape have wheels problems?

Wheels is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Ford Escape: 33 of 499 complaints on file (6.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Ford Escape have in total?

499 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's wheels category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the WHEELS 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.