Which years should I avoid for the Kia Sorento?

NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2016 as the Sorento years with the most reported problems, led by engine complaints. The 2011 model has the highest complaint index at 100, with 1,517 complaints and 7 recalls.

Which years should I avoid for the Ford Edge?

NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017 as the Edge years with the most reported problems. The 2013 model has the highest complaint index at 100, with 2,444 complaints and electrical system as the top problem area.

Which model has more total complaints, the Sorento or the Edge?

The Ford Edge has more total complaints, 11,639 versus 8,656 for the Kia Sorento. On a per-model-year basis, Edge averages 776 complaints while Sorento averages 541, but NHTSA does not publish sales data so these totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.

Which gets better fuel economy, the Sorento or the Edge?

The Kia Sorento averages 22.8 mpg combined across its model years versus 21.8 mpg combined for the Ford Edge.

Which years are considered the best for each model?

For the Sorento, NHTSA data points to 2018, 2023, and 2024 as best years. For the Edge, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 show the lowest complaint indexes.

Kia Sorento vs Ford Edge: Which Years to Avoid

Kia Sorento owners should avoid 2011-2013 and 2016; Ford Edge owners should avoid 2011-2013 and 2017. Sorento logs 8,656 total complaints across 16 model years (541/year) versus Edge's 11,639 across 15 years (776/year), though totals aren't sales-normalized.

Head to head

Kia Sorento

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 8,656
Per model year: 541
Recall campaigns: 35
Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016
Best years: 2018, 2023, 2024
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 22.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.6 ★

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	Sorento				Edge
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	No verdict	3	1	—	Caution	670	6	19.5
2011	Avoid	1,517	7	22	Avoid	1,801	3	20.5
2012	Avoid	880	5	22	Avoid	1,134	3	21
2013	Avoid	981	5	22	Avoid	2,444	2	20.5
2014	Caution	986	6	21	Good	382	3	21
2015	Caution	750	3	21	Good	726	7	21
2016	Avoid	1,250	8	21	Caution	912	7	22
2017	Caution	804	4	22	Avoid	1,357	8	21.5
2018	Best	254	3	22	Caution	824	7	21.5
2019	Caution	426	2	22.5	Caution	766	3	23
2020	Good	135	1	22.5	Good	316	4	23
2021	Good	247	4	24.5	Best	111	7	23
2022	Good	189	6	25	Best	130	5	23
2023	Best	119	3	25	Best	22	4	23
2024	Best	41	2	25	Best	44	2	23
2025	Good	74	3	25	—	—	—	—

Complaint Index by year

Kia Sorento

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 Kia Sorento?: NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2016 as the Sorento years with the most reported problems, led by engine complaints. The 2011 model has the highest complaint index at 100, with 1,517 complaints and 7 recalls.
Which years should I avoid for the Ford Edge?: NHTSA data flags 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2017 as the Edge years with the most reported problems. The 2013 model has the highest complaint index at 100, with 2,444 complaints and electrical system as the top problem area.
Which model has more total complaints, the Sorento or the Edge?: The Ford Edge has more total complaints, 11,639 versus 8,656 for the Kia Sorento. On a per-model-year basis, Edge averages 776 complaints while Sorento averages 541, but NHTSA does not publish sales data so these totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
Which gets better fuel economy, the Sorento or the Edge?: The Kia Sorento averages 22.8 mpg combined across its model years versus 21.8 mpg combined for the Ford Edge.
Which years are considered the best for each model?: For the Sorento, NHTSA data points to 2018, 2023, and 2024 as best years. For the Edge, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 show the lowest complaint indexes.