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2024 Escape Escape 21 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2024 Escape Escape 21 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Escape 21 years?

Escape 21 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted3 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 3 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Escape 21 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Escape Escape 21 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Trailer Hitch1100%

Does the 2024 Escape Escape 21 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V624000OtherAugust 21, 2024 · 248 units

Defect

Escape Trailer is recalling certain 2024 Escape 17, 19, 21, 23, and 5.0 travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Consequence

A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, or remove the LED backlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2024. Owners may contact Escape Trailer customer service at 1-604-703-1650.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2024 Escape 21C. The contact stated that the vehicle trailer has required an abnormal number of repairs, including a broken and decomposed hitch. The contact also reported 2 flat tires and discovered that a trailer misalignment caused the issue. The vehicle was taken to an…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Trailer Hitch · July 16, 2025

2024 Escape Escape 21 — common questions

Is the 2024 Escape Escape 21 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Escape Escape 21 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 Escape Escape 21. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.