Which years of the Ford Edge should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017 as Avoid years for the Ford Edge, based on complaint index and recall counts relative to other Edge years.

Which years of the Hyundai Santa Fe should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2007, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2023 and 2025 as Avoid years for the Santa Fe.

Does the Ford Edge or Hyundai Santa Fe have more complaints?

The Edge has 14,011 total complaints over 18 model years (778 per year on average), while the Santa Fe has 6,630 over 21 model years (316 per year). These totals aren't adjusted for how many of each were sold.

Which has more recall campaigns, the Edge or the Santa Fe?

The Ford Edge has 43 recall campaigns across its years and the Hyundai Santa Fe has 41, a similar count despite the Edge covering fewer model years.

How do fuel economy figures compare?

The Edge averages 21.2 mpg combined across its years and the Santa Fe averages 21.3 mpg combined, essentially the same.

Ford Edge vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Which Years to Avoid

Ford Edge shows 14,011 complaints across 18 model years (778 per year) with 43 recall campaigns; years to avoid are 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017. Hyundai Santa Fe has 6,630 complaints across 21 years (316 per year) with 41 recalls; avoid 2007, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2023 and 2025. Totals aren't sales-normalized, so raw counts don't measure per-vehicle risk.

Head to head

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 ★

Hyundai Santa Fe

Model years: 2005–2025 (21)
NHTSA complaints: 6,630
Per model year: 316
Recall campaigns: 41
Years to avoid: 2007, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2023, 2025
Best years: 2011
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 21.3
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.6 ★

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	Edge				Santa Fe
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	—	—	—	—	Good	216	3	18.5
2006	—	—	—	—	Good	106	1	18.5
2007	Caution	989	5	18.5	Avoid	683	7	19
2008	Avoid	1,119	6	18.5	Caution	541	4	19.5
2009	Caution	261	6	18.5	Avoid	358	2	19.5
2010	Caution	673	6	19.5	Good	258	2	23
2011	Avoid	1,801	3	20.5	Best	181	2	22
2012	Avoid	1,134	3	21	Caution	353	1	22
2013	Avoid	2,444	2	20.5	Avoid	605	3	20.5
2014	Best	382	3	21	Caution	493	3	20
2015	Good	726	7	21	Caution	254	2	20
2016	Caution	912	7	22	Caution	236	3	20
2017	Avoid	1,357	8	21.5	Avoid	966	6	20
2018	Caution	824	7	21.5	Caution	109	2	20
2019	Caution	766	3	23	Caution	200	2	21
2020	Good	316	4	23	Caution	213	2	23.5
2021	Best	111	7	23	Caution	166	7	24.5
2022	Best	130	5	23	Caution	199	5	25
2023	Best	22	4	23	Avoid	210	1	25
2024	Best	44	2	23	Caution	150	7	23
2025	—	—	—	—	Avoid	133	5	23

Complaint Index by year

Ford Edge

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

Hyundai Santa Fe

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

Frequently asked questions

Which years of the Ford Edge should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017 as Avoid years for the Ford Edge, based on complaint index and recall counts relative to other Edge years.
Which years of the Hyundai Santa Fe should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2007, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2023 and 2025 as Avoid years for the Santa Fe.
Does the Ford Edge or Hyundai Santa Fe have more complaints?: The Edge has 14,011 total complaints over 18 model years (778 per year on average), while the Santa Fe has 6,630 over 21 model years (316 per year). These totals aren't adjusted for how many of each were sold.
Which has more recall campaigns, the Edge or the Santa Fe?: The Ford Edge has 43 recall campaigns across its years and the Hyundai Santa Fe has 41, a similar count despite the Edge covering fewer model years.
How do fuel economy figures compare?: The Edge averages 21.2 mpg combined across its years and the Santa Fe averages 21.3 mpg combined, essentially the same.