Which years should I avoid for the GMC Acadia?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019 as Acadia years to avoid, with 2017 topping the list at a complaint index of 100 and 703 complaints.

Which years should I avoid for the Ford Edge?

NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017 as Edge years to avoid, with 2013 topping the list at a complaint index of 100 and 2,444 complaints.

Does the Acadia or Edge have more total complaints?

The Ford Edge has 11,639 total complaints across 15 model years versus the GMC Acadia's 3,937 across 16 model years, but NHTSA does not publish sales data, so these totals are not normalized per vehicle sold.

Which model gets better fuel economy?

The Ford Edge averages 21.8 MPG combined across its model years compared to 20.7 MPG combined for the GMC Acadia.

What are the top complaint categories for each model?

For the Acadia, the top area is Electrical System at 952 complaints (24%), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 837 (21%). For the Edge, the top area is Engine at 3,078 complaints (26%), followed by Electrical System at 2,568 (22%).

GMC Acadia vs Ford Edge: Which Years to Avoid

GMC Acadia's worst years are 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019, with 2017 hitting a complaint index of 100. Ford Edge's worst years are 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017, with 2013 hitting a complaint index of 100. Acadia averages 20.7 MPG combined versus Edge's 21.8 MPG; totals aren't sales-normalized.

Head to head

GMC Acadia

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 3,937
Per model year: 246
Recall campaigns: 31
Years to avoid: 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019
Best years: 2013, 2020, 2022, 2023
Top problem area: Electrical System
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 20.7
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Ford Edge

Model years: 2010–2024 (15)
NHTSA complaints: 11,639
Per model year: 776
Recall campaigns: 40
Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017
Best years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 21.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.7 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Acadia				Edge
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Caution	342	4	19	Caution	670	6	19.5
2011	Caution	269	5	19	Avoid	1,801	3	20.5
2012	Caution	296	5	19	Avoid	1,134	3	21
2013	Best	135	3	18.5	Avoid	2,444	2	20.5
2014	Avoid	462	6	18.5	Good	382	3	21
2015	Good	243	4	19	Good	726	7	21
2016	Good	236	4	17.5	Caution	912	7	22
2017	Avoid	703	4	20.5	Avoid	1,357	8	21.5
2018	Avoid	395	2	22	Caution	824	7	21.5
2019	Avoid	386	2	21.5	Caution	766	3	23
2020	Best	104	6	23	Good	316	4	23
2021	Good	149	2	23	Best	111	7	23
2022	Best	49	3	23	Best	130	5	23
2023	Best	43	4	23	Best	22	4	23
2024	Good	60	0	22	Best	44	2	23
2025	Caution	65	0	22	—	—	—	—

Complaint Index by year

GMC Acadia

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Ford Edge

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which years should I avoid for the GMC Acadia?: NHTSA data flags 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019 as Acadia years to avoid, with 2017 topping the list at a complaint index of 100 and 703 complaints.
Which years should I avoid for the Ford Edge?: NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017 as Edge years to avoid, with 2013 topping the list at a complaint index of 100 and 2,444 complaints.
Does the Acadia or Edge have more total complaints?: The Ford Edge has 11,639 total complaints across 15 model years versus the GMC Acadia's 3,937 across 16 model years, but NHTSA does not publish sales data, so these totals are not normalized per vehicle sold.
Which model gets better fuel economy?: The Ford Edge averages 21.8 MPG combined across its model years compared to 20.7 MPG combined for the GMC Acadia.
What are the top complaint categories for each model?: For the Acadia, the top area is Electrical System at 952 complaints (24%), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 837 (21%). For the Edge, the top area is Engine at 3,078 complaints (26%), followed by Electrical System at 2,568 (22%).