2020 Ford Edge vs 2020 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Edge | 2020 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 314 | 600 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 160 | 472 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,529 mi | 6,037 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 252 |
| Power Train | 183 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 101 |
| Engine | 46 | 79 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 | 43 |
| Visibility | 10 | 49 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 24 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 68 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 31 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 43 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 6 |
| Overheating | 5 | 7 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 17 |
2020 Ford Edge
2020 Subaru Forester
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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.