2008 Ford Edge vs 2008 Suzuki XL7
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 Suzuki XL7 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,118 | 74 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 65 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18 |
| Median reported mileage | 87,000 mi | 64,680 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Suzuki XL7 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 437 | 7 |
| Power Train | 277 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 158 | 10 |
| Engine | 91 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 91 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 76 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 69 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 58 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 56 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 56 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 44 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 31 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
2008 Ford Edge
2008 Suzuki XL7
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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.