2008 Buick Enclave vs 2008 Ford Edge
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Buick Enclave | 2008 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 536 | 1,118 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,117 | 31 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 39 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,040 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 113 | 437 |
| Power Train | 139 | 277 |
| Electrical System | 73 | 158 |
| Engine | 72 | 91 |
| Steering | 99 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 91 |
| Structure | 77 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 76 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 40 | 28 |
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 44 |
| Stalling | 29 | 56 |
| Water leaks | 28 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 44 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 31 |
2008 Buick Enclave
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.