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2017 Ford Escape vs 2017 Jeep Cherokee

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Third generation

2017 Ford Escape

Evidence: Medium confidence
Problem to check
Airbags owner reports. Reported around 1,000 to 20,000 mi.
First check
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Inspection items
8
Safety actions
4
EPA combined MPG
24
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“MY CAR WENT TO AN ACCIDENT LAST FEBRUARY 14,2017 AND MY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. I WAS RUNNING ON A SPEED OF 40-45 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER CAR AND MY CAR SPIN 360 DEGREES THEN ANOTHER CAR HIT MY CAR AND MADE MY CAR STOP FROM SPINNING. DESPITE THE IMPACT, MY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.”
NHTSAcomplaintFeb 2020Open source record
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KL generation

2017 Jeep Cherokee

Evidence: High confidence
Problem to check
Manufacturer warranty extension. Reported around 20,000 to 118,000 mi.
First check
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Inspection items
17
Safety actions
6
EPA combined MPG
23
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block.”
NHTSAtsbJan 2023Open source record
Check this car at its mileage