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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2013 Ford Edge vs 2013 Toyota Highlander

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.

Metric2013 Ford Edge2013 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA complaints2,444207
Recall campaigns23
Service bulletins (TSBs)84369
Investigations12
Crash reports3326
Fire reports70
NCAP overall rating4/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)19–2419–28
Median reported incident mileage54,425 mi38,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EdgeToyota Highlander
Electrical System85426
Service Brakes52916
Structure30018
Engine16832
Exterior Lighting1915
Power Train16011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1051
Fuel/propulsion System9312

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling9812
Brake problems690
Loss of power670
Check engine light620
Vibration / shaking317
Hesitation / surging2424
Battery drain190
Clunking / rattling1025

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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.