2024 Ford Edge vs 2024 Subaru Outback
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 | 2024 Ford Edge | 2024 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 102 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 236 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 16 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 18 |
| Power Train | 5 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6 |
| Engine | 2 | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6 |
2024 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.