2011 Cadillac Escalade vs 2011 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 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 1,801 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,566 | 60 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 59,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 686 |
| Structure | 3 | 274 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 261 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 187 |
| Engine | 0 | 179 |
| Power Train | 2 | 172 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 88 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 83 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 123 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 79 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 33 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 27 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
2011 Cadillac Escalade
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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.