Ford Edge Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Ford Edge model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2004 drew the fewest (3) and the 2013 the most (2,446).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 0 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2023 | 23 | 4 | Electrical system | 5★ | 21–23 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
44 | 2 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 21–23 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
111 | 7 | Power train | 5★ | 21–24 |
| 2022 | 131 | 5 | Power train | 5★ | 21–23 |
| 2009 Among the fewest complaints |
261 | 6 | Air bags | — | 18–19 |
| 2020 | 320 | 4 | Power train | 5★ | 21–24 |
| 2014 | 382 | 3 | Unknown or other | 4★ | 19–24 |
| 2010 | 673 | 6 | Air bags | — | 19–20 |
| 2015 | 727 | 7 | Engine | 5★ | 20–24 |
| 2019 | 769 | 3 | Power train | 5★ | 21–25 |
| 2018 | 833 | 7 | Engine | 5★ | 19–24 |
| 2016 | 917 | 7 | Engine | 5★ | 20–24 |
| 2007 | 989 | 5 | Air bags | — | 18–19 |
| 2008 | 1,120 | 6 | Air bags | — | 18–19 |
| 2012 | 1,134 | 3 | Electrical system | 4★ | 19–24 |
| 2017 Among the most complaints |
1,367 | 8 | Engine | 5★ | 19–24 |
| 2011 Among the most complaints |
1,803 | 3 | Electrical system | 4★ | 19–21 |
| 2013 Among the most complaints |
2,446 | 2 | Electrical system | 4★ | 19–24 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Ford Edge years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2013 Ford Edge: 2,446 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 854 (35%); Service brakes 633 (26%); Structure 300 (12%).
Reports mention 33 crashes, 7 fires, 40 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 54,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2011 Ford Edge: 1,803 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 687 (38%); Service brakes 308 (17%); Structure 274 (15%).
Reports mention 23 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 58,200 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Ford Edge: 1,367 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 695 (51%); Engine and engine cooling 266 (19%); Service brakes 208 (15%).
Reports mention 26 crashes, 1 fire, 26 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 70,000 miles. 8 recall campaigns listed.
The Ford Edge years with the fewest complaints
2004 Ford Edge: 3 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 3 (100%); Electrical system 1 (33%); Service brakes 1 (33%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2021 Ford Edge: 111 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 35 (32%); Back over prevention 21 (19%); Electrical system 14 (13%).
Reports mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 42,000 miles. 7 recall campaigns listed.
2009 Ford Edge: 261 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 132 (51%); Service brakes 43 (16%); Fuel/propulsion system 23 (9%).
Reports mention 6 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 95,800 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Ford Edge owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 131 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 60,000 |
| 2021 | 111 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42,000 |
| 2020 | 320 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 68,200 |
| 2019 | 769 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 60,223 |
| 2018 | 833 | 17 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 70,000 |
| 2017 | 1,367 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 70,000 |
| 2016 | 917 | 17 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 60,000 |
| 2015 | 727 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 46,000 |
| 2014 | 382 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 54,632 |
| 2013 | 2,446 | 33 | 7 | 40 | 1 | 54,000 |
| 2012 | 1,134 | 26 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 51,000 |
| 2011 | 1,803 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 58,200 |
| 2010 | 673 | 28 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 85,000 |
| 2009 | 261 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 95,800 |
| 2008 | 1,120 | 39 | 15 | 34 | 0 | 86,000 |
| 2007 | 989 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 0 | 90,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Ford Edge recalls
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable (2015–2018 model years; 2,925,968 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2022; 22V413000)
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode (2007–2010 model years; 2,602,668 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2021; 21V158000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2007–2010 model years; 1,892,343 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V384000)
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image (2015–2018 model years; 1,456,417 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2025; 25V572000)
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display (2021–2024 model years; 1,076,138 vehicles across all models; filed May 2025; 25V315000)
All 43 Ford Edge recall campaigns · Ford Edge problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Ford Edge years FAQ
Which Ford Edge year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2004 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (3). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Ford Edge years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2013, 2011 and 2017 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Ford Edge problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (2,619 of 14,053 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 43 recall campaigns covering the Ford Edge. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Ford Edge recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.