2016 Ford Edge vs 2016 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Edge | 2016 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 907 | 1,248 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 208 | 274 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 49 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,000 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 317 | 693 |
| Power Train | 86 | 123 |
| Steering | 102 | 80 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 107 |
| Structure | 32 | 110 |
| Service Brakes | 99 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 89 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 62 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 176 | 133 |
| Overheating | 118 | 71 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 98 | 0 |
| Stalling | 54 | 118 |
| Vibration / shaking | 39 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 33 | 81 |
| Clunking / rattling | 23 | 59 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2016 Ford Edge
2016 Kia Sorento
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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.