Friday, August 7, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Ford Edge vs Mazda Tribute

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Ford Edge

Total complaints
13,794
Avg per model year
727
Recall campaigns (all years)
43
Most complained year
2013 (2,437)
Top problems: Electrical System, Engine, Power Train

Mazda Tribute

Total complaints
2,086
Avg per model year
175
Recall campaigns (all years)
20
Most complained year
2001 (563)
Top problems: Engine and Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control, Structure

Complaints by model year

YearFord EdgeMazda Tribute
20111,8017
201067339
200926135
20081,118202
20079894
20043157
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.