How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford Edge?

NHTSA lists 20 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2017 Ford Edge, which is 1% of the 1,357 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for windshield or sunroof cracking on the 2017 Ford Edge?

No. The data shows no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2017 Ford Edge.

At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2017 Ford Edge is 27,100 miles.

What specific issues do owners report in this category?

Owners report panoramic sunroof glass cracking spontaneously, wipers failing to work properly in rain, windshield cracks with no visible impact, and sun visors detaching from their mounts.

Did the visibility complaints lead to any crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2017 Ford Edge shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries among the 20 complaints.

2017 Ford Edge Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Ford Edge, 1% of that year's 1,357 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 27,100. There are no related recalls for this area on the 2017 model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 20; 1% of 1,357
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 27,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroof glass develops spontaneous cracks or spider cracks, often with no rock chips or impact visible.
Some sunroof cracking happens at very low mileage, including one report at 2,900 miles on a six-week-old vehicle.
Windshield wipers reportedly stop functioning correctly during rain at highway speed.
Windshield cracks running pillar-to-pillar have been reported without any visible stone chips.
Front and rear sun visors have detached from headliner mounting clips, in one case falling toward the passenger during acceleration.

When 2017 Ford Edge visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 28, 2017, latest Sep 11, 2025.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Sep 2025; peak Aug 2017 (1).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2017 Ford Edge

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Edge model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (1%)
201121 (1%)
201213 (1%)
201337 (2%)
201414 (4%)
201551 (7%)
201644 (5%)
201720 (1%)
201817 (2%)
201916 (2%)
202013 (4%)
20217 (6%)
20225 (4%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford Edge?: NHTSA lists 20 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2017 Ford Edge, which is 1% of the 1,357 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for windshield or sunroof cracking on the 2017 Ford Edge?: No. The data shows no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2017 Ford Edge.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2017 Ford Edge is 27,100 miles.
What specific issues do owners report in this category?: Owners report panoramic sunroof glass cracking spontaneously, wipers failing to work properly in rain, windshield cracks with no visible impact, and sun visors detaching from their mounts.
Did the visibility complaints lead to any crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2017 Ford Edge shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries among the 20 complaints.