2013 Ford Edge vs 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Ford Edge | 2013 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,437 | 604 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 84 | 158 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 41 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,400 mi | 62,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 853 | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 527 | 45 |
| Engine | 168 | 273 |
| Structure | 300 | 22 |
| Power Train | 159 | 52 |
| Exterior Lighting | 191 | 16 |
| Steering | 35 | 95 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 93 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 98 | 75 |
| Brake problems | 69 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 67 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 62 | 41 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 22 |
| Battery drain | 19 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 41 |
2013 Ford Edge
2013 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.