2017 Ford Edge vs 2017 Kia Sportage
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 | 2017 Ford Edge | 2017 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,351 | 399 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 179 | 191 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 56,997 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 685 | 219 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 262 | 8 |
| Power Train | 147 | 40 |
| Service Brakes | 124 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 108 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 62 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 21 |
| Structure | 26 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 503 | 48 |
| Overheating | 277 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 237 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 73 | 18 |
| Stalling | 68 | 41 |
| Loss of power | 38 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 34 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 34 | 7 |
2017 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.