2013 Buick Encore vs 2013 Ford Edge
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Buick Encore | 2013 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 52 | 2,444 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,626 | 84 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 22,651 mi | 54,425 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Encore | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 854 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 529 |
| Structure | 1 | 300 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 191 |
| Engine | 21 | 168 |
| Power Train | 7 | 160 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 105 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 93 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 12 | 62 |
| Stalling | 0 | 98 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 69 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 67 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 24 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
2013 Buick Encore
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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.