2008 Ford Edge vs 2008 Kia Sorento
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 Ford Edge | 2008 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,118 | 217 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 18 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,000 mi | 60,150 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 437 | 66 |
| Power Train | 277 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 158 | 32 |
| Engine | 91 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 91 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 76 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 69 | 13 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 56 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 56 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 26 |
| Airbag warning light | 44 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 31 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 40 |
| Shifting problems | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 5 |
2008 Ford Edge
2008 Kia Sorento
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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.