2013 Ford Edge vs 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,437 | 139 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 84 | 1,058 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,400 mi | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 853 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 527 | 6 |
| Structure | 300 | 5 |
| Engine | 168 | 29 |
| Exterior Lighting | 191 | 2 |
| Power Train | 159 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 93 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 103 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 98 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 69 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 67 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 62 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 19 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
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.