2010 Ford Edge vs 2010 Nissan Xterra
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 | 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 673 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 96 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,000 mi | 90,150 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 287 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 162 | 4 |
| Power Train | 52 | 11 |
| Engine | 40 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 29 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2010 Ford Edge
2010 Nissan Xterra
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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.