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2013 Ford Edge vs 2013 Jeep Patriot

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.

Metric2013 Ford Edge2013 Jeep Patriot
NHTSA complaints2,437120
Recall campaigns21
Service bulletins (TSBs)8492
Investigations12
Crash reports325
Fire reports72
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)19–2421–25
Median reported mileage54,400 mi52,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EdgeJeep Patriot
Electrical System85311
Service Brakes5275
Structure3004
Exterior Lighting1914
Engine16825
Power Train15919
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1030
Fuel/propulsion System937

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling9817
Brake problems690
Loss of power670
Check engine light6210
Vibration / shaking310
Hesitation / surging245
Battery drain190
Clunking / rattling100

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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.