2013 Ford Edge vs 2013 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Ford Edge | 2013 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,444 | 194 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 84 | 823 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,425 mi | 43,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 854 | 58 |
| Service Brakes | 529 | 24 |
| Structure | 300 | 15 |
| Engine | 168 | 42 |
| Power Train | 160 | 38 |
| Exterior Lighting | 191 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 105 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 93 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 98 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 69 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 67 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 62 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 8 |
| Battery drain | 19 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
2013 Ford Edge
2013 Mazda CX-5
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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.