Here's the long-term reliability of the Ford Escape.
And the Hyundai Santa Fe.
They are both quite terrible. Hyundai has been offering engine replacements on their 2.4 Liter engines and Ford is fighting tooth and nail to avoid the same fate. However the 2.5 Liter engine is above average and the six-speed automatic is a perfectly fine transmission.
The right answer? The Mitsubishi Outlander. The only mid-size SUV to have reliability rivaling Toyota and Honda without the huge price premium. Just make sure to have the CVT fluid changed every 30k miles and she can drive it as long as she wants it. The higher trim levels are also quite nice.
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Ford Escape Reliability - Dashboard Light
Get long-term reliability information and rankings for the Ford Escape and other vehicles using the Long-Term Quality Index.
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And the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability - Dashboard Light
Get long-term reliability information and rankings for the Hyundai Santa Fe and other vehicles using the Long-Term Quality Index.
www.dashboard-light.com
They are both quite terrible. Hyundai has been offering engine replacements on their 2.4 Liter engines and Ford is fighting tooth and nail to avoid the same fate. However the 2.5 Liter engine is above average and the six-speed automatic is a perfectly fine transmission.
The right answer? The Mitsubishi Outlander. The only mid-size SUV to have reliability rivaling Toyota and Honda without the huge price premium. Just make sure to have the CVT fluid changed every 30k miles and she can drive it as long as she wants it. The higher trim levels are also quite nice.
Mitsubishi Outlander Reliability - Dashboard Light
Get long-term reliability information and rankings for the Mitsubishi Outlander and other vehicles using the Long-Term Quality Index.
www.dashboard-light.com
Mitsubishi Outlander Reviews - Carsurvey.org
Read Mitsubishi Outlander reviews from real owners. Find out what they're like to drive, and what problems they have.
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