Which Ford Edge years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017 as Avoid years for the Edge, with 2013 having the highest complaint index at 100 out of the years tracked.

Which Hyundai Tucson years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2025 as Avoid years for the Tucson, with 2025 posting a complaint index of 100.

Does the Hyundai Tucson have any Good or Best years?

No. Every Tucson model year carries at least a Caution verdict, several capped due to recall campaigns, so the lowest-risk years (2006-2009) are the best available choice rather than true Good or Best years.

Which model gets better fuel economy, the Edge or the Tucson?

The Tucson averages 24.2 mpg combined across its lineup versus 21.2 mpg combined for the Edge.

How do total complaints compare between the two models?

Ford Edge has 14,011 total complaints over 18 model years (778 per year) while Hyundai Tucson has 6,207 total complaints over 21 model years (296 per year); these totals are not adjusted for sales volume.

Ford Edge vs Hyundai Tucson: Which Years to Avoid

Ford Edge owners filed 14,011 complaints across 18 model years (778 per year) with 43 recall campaigns; avoid 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017. Hyundai Tucson owners filed 6,207 complaints across 21 model years (296 per year) with 34 recalls, and no Tucson year earns a Good or Best verdict; avoid 2016-2019, 2022 and 2025. Totals aren't sales-normalized.

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 Tucson

Model years: 2005–2025 (21)
NHTSA complaints: 6,207
Per model year: 296
Recall campaigns: 34
Years to avoid: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2025
Best years: —
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 24.2
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	Edge				Tucson
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	—	—	—	—	Caution	185	8	21
2006	—	—	—	—	Good	135	5	21
2007	Caution	989	5	18.5	Good	65	5	21
2008	Avoid	1,119	6	18.5	Good	43	1	21
2009	Caution	261	6	18.5	Good	18	1	21
2010	Caution	673	6	19.5	Caution	59	4	24.5
2011	Avoid	1,801	3	20.5	Caution	124	5	23.5
2012	Avoid	1,134	3	21	Caution	255	3	23
2013	Avoid	2,444	2	20.5	Caution	266	3	23
2014	Best	382	3	21	Caution	201	2	22.5
2015	Good	726	7	21	Caution	227	1	23
2016	Caution	912	7	22	Avoid	1,619	5	27
2017	Avoid	1,357	8	21.5	Avoid	1,086	3	27
2018	Caution	824	7	21.5	Avoid	396	1	24.5
2019	Caution	766	3	23	Avoid	379	1	24
2020	Good	316	4	23	Caution	177	1	24
2021	Best	111	7	23	Caution	79	1	24
2022	Best	130	5	23	Avoid	381	3	29
2023	Best	22	4	23	Caution	133	2	28
2024	Best	44	2	23	Caution	96	4	28
2025	—	—	—	—	Avoid	283	6	28

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 Tucson

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

Frequently asked questions

Which Ford Edge years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017 as Avoid years for the Edge, with 2013 having the highest complaint index at 100 out of the years tracked.
Which Hyundai Tucson years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2025 as Avoid years for the Tucson, with 2025 posting a complaint index of 100.
Does the Hyundai Tucson have any Good or Best years?: No. Every Tucson model year carries at least a Caution verdict, several capped due to recall campaigns, so the lowest-risk years (2006-2009) are the best available choice rather than true Good or Best years.
Which model gets better fuel economy, the Edge or the Tucson?: The Tucson averages 24.2 mpg combined across its lineup versus 21.2 mpg combined for the Edge.
How do total complaints compare between the two models?: Ford Edge has 14,011 total complaints over 18 model years (778 per year) while Hyundai Tucson has 6,207 total complaints over 21 model years (296 per year); these totals are not adjusted for sales volume.