2021 Ford Edge vs 2021 Honda CR-V
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 | 2021 Ford Edge | 2021 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 102 | 314 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 124 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 29–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 33,233 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 103 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 86 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 33 |
| Engine | 11 | 31 |
| Power Train | 30 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 19 |
| Back Over Prevention | 18 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 8 |
2021 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.