Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2013
Best: 2023
17 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 18 model years, the Ford Edge has 14,008 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 92 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. 2013 drew the most complaints (2,443), 2023 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (22).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Ford Edge vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $16,805–$28,595.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 130 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2020 | 316 |
| 2019 | 766 |
| 2018 | 823 |
| 2017 | 1,357 |
| 2016 | 912 |
| 2015 | 726 |
| 2014 | 381 |
| 2013 | 2,443 |
| 2012 | 1,134 |
| 2011 | 1,801 |
| 2010 | 673 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2008 | 1,119 |
| 2007 | 989 |
Highest: 2013 (2,443 complaints). Lowest: 2023 (22).
Sentiment is mixed, heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Reports of failures, general concerns about longevity, and specific advice to replace fluid regularly.
Causes battery drain by not powering down, requires module replacement; noted in 2016 model.
Real-world reports as low as 17 MPG combined.
Cited as a very common problem with a 50/50 chance of occurrence; noted in 2013 Sport model.
Interior door trim pieces coming loose, exterior trim not flush, easy fixes but indicative of assembly.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Edge. Individual model years are broken down above.
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