2012 Ford Edge vs 2012 Toyota Highlander
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 Ford Edge | 2012 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,131 | 181 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 320 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 19–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,800 mi | 51,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 460 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 247 | 11 |
| Structure | 168 | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 84 | 2 |
| Engine | 60 | 17 |
| Steering | 16 | 46 |
| Power Train | 47 | 7 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 39 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 53 | 0 |
| Stalling | 46 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2012 Ford Edge
2012 Toyota Highlander
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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.