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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2017 Ford Edge vs 2017 Kia Sportage

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.

Metric2017 Ford Edge2017 Kia Sportage
NHTSA complaints1,304398
Recall campaigns84
Service bulletins (TSBs)179191
Investigations22
Crash reports2514
Fire reports127
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)19–2421–25
Median reported incident mileage70,000 mi56,997 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EdgeKia Sportage
Engine653219
Engine and Engine Cooling2588
Power Train14340
Service Brakes12115
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10310
Electrical System2562
Fuel/propulsion System2921
Structure2624

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light48148
Overheating2680
Misfire / rough idle22215
Vibration / shaking6818
Stalling6241
Loss of power3630
Clunking / rattling347
Hesitation / surging336

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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.