2013 Ford Edge vs 2013 Kia Sorento
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 Ford Edge | 2013 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,444 | 981 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 84 | 228 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 44 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,425 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 854 | 116 |
| Engine | 168 | 496 |
| Service Brakes | 529 | 35 |
| Structure | 300 | 91 |
| Exterior Lighting | 191 | 70 |
| Power Train | 160 | 69 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 105 | 54 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 93 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 98 | 136 |
| Brake problems | 69 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 67 | 46 |
| Check engine light | 62 | 75 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 38 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 19 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 53 |
2013 Ford Edge
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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.