2012 Cadillac Escalade vs 2012 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 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 1,131 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,580 | 71 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 19–24 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 51,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 460 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 247 |
| Structure | 2 | 168 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 84 |
| Engine | 3 | 60 |
| Power Train | 1 | 47 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 39 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 0 | 53 |
| Stalling | 0 | 46 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 21 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2012 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.