Which GMC Acadia years should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to 2008, 2009, 2014, 2017 and 2019 as the Acadia years to avoid, based on complaint index and recall counts relative to other Acadia model years. The 2013, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years score as Best.

Which Ford Edge years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017 rank as Edge years to avoid. The 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years rank as Best. Note that 2007 and 2009 carry a Caution verdict capped down because they have Do Not Drive or Park Outside recalls.

Does the Acadia or Edge have more complaints overall?

The Ford Edge has 14,011 total complaints across 18 model years (778 per model year on average) compared to 5,551 for the GMC Acadia across 19 model years (292 per model year). These totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.

How do the Acadia and Edge compare on fuel economy?

The Acadia averages 20.3 mpg combined across its model years and the Edge averages 21.2 mpg combined, based on EPA data.

What are the top complaint areas for each model?

For the Acadia, Transmission & Powertrain leads at 25% of complaints, followed by Electrical System at 23%. For the Edge, Engine leads at 24%, followed by Electrical System at 21%.

GMC Acadia vs Ford Edge: Which Years to Avoid

GMC Acadia years to avoid are 2008, 2009, 2014, 2017 and 2019; Ford Edge years to avoid are 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017. The Acadia logs 5,551 total complaints and 37 recall campaigns across 19 model years, versus 14,011 complaints and 43 recalls for the Edge across 18 years, but NHTSA does not publish sales data so these totals are not normalized per vehicle sold.

Head to head

GMC Acadia

Model years: 2007–2025 (19)
NHTSA complaints: 5,551
Per model year: 292
Recall campaigns: 37
Years to avoid: 2008, 2009, 2014, 2017, 2019
Best years: 2013, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 20.3
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Ford Edge

Model years: 2007–2024 (18)
NHTSA complaints: 14,011
Per model year: 778
Recall campaigns: 43
Years to avoid: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017
Best years: 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 21.2
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
2007	Caution	428	5	18.5	Caution	989	5	18.5
2008	Avoid	854	5	18.5	Avoid	1,119	6	18.5
2009	Avoid	331	7	19	Caution	261	6	18.5
2010	Caution	343	4	19	Caution	673	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	Best	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	Caution	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	Best	60	0	22	Best	44	2	23
2025	Good	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 GMC Acadia years should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to 2008, 2009, 2014, 2017 and 2019 as the Acadia years to avoid, based on complaint index and recall counts relative to other Acadia model years. The 2013, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years score as Best.
Which Ford Edge years should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017 rank as Edge years to avoid. The 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years rank as Best. Note that 2007 and 2009 carry a Caution verdict capped down because they have Do Not Drive or Park Outside recalls.
Does the Acadia or Edge have more complaints overall?: The Ford Edge has 14,011 total complaints across 18 model years (778 per model year on average) compared to 5,551 for the GMC Acadia across 19 model years (292 per model year). These totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
How do the Acadia and Edge compare on fuel economy?: The Acadia averages 20.3 mpg combined across its model years and the Edge averages 21.2 mpg combined, based on EPA data.
What are the top complaint areas for each model?: For the Acadia, Transmission & Powertrain leads at 25% of complaints, followed by Electrical System at 23%. For the Edge, Engine leads at 24%, followed by Electrical System at 21%.