is 2014 escape a good car

The Escape has a history of unreliability, and the more junk you put on a car, like the Titanium, the worse it gets. By your question, I'm guessing you're looking for a reliable car. Read reviews and pick something at the top of the lists: Toyota, Honda, Mazda, is where I'd focus.

The Escape is a run-of-the-mill OK car, but you can do much better. follow Ed's advice; For a used car, I'd stick with Toyota only.

My neighbor has one and he has not been happy with it. Just too many little problems that bug him, wiper switch, seat quality, poor lighting, phone connectivity issues with phone and the list goes on about the little stuff. So far he hasn't had anything major go out with engine or other parts of the drivetrain..

The transmission is a POS.