Damon Escaper Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Damon Escaper, across 8 model years (1997–2005). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Damon Escaper years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Escaper model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Escaper: 3 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2002 Escaper: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2001 Escaper: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Damon Escaper problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Damon Escaper model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Escaper | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2004 Escaper | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2003 Escaper | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2002 Escaper | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2001 Escaper | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Escaper | 3 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 1999 Escaper | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1997 Escaper | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Damon Escaper years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (3), 2002 (2), 2001 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Damon Escaper?
Tires, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Damon Escaper have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.