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2009 Ford Edge problems
Owners filed 261 complaints about the 2009 Ford Edge with NHTSA between Jun 2009 and Mar 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (132).
Complaints
261
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
6
Reported by owners
Fires
5
Reported by owners
Injuries
6
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags132
- Service brakes40
- Fuel/propulsion system23
- Power train21
- Electrical system17
- Exterior lighting13
- Engine12
- Steering5
- Vehicle speed control5
- Suspension5
- Structure4
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Wheels3
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
132 reports3 crashes1 fire5 related recalls
“This dealership is a scam, my car isn't even safe to drive because the (PSM) needs to be replaced and none of the modules are communicating but somehow they passed the inspection. I bought this car as is 2/24/26 and 2 days later it started overheating. I took to Big Al's like they recommended and Big Al's replaced the coolant assembly the car was still overheating so Big Al's recommended the electrical shop and I took it to them. Tidewater Auto Electric didn't find any electrical problems. So I took it to Dave's Tire and Auto center and they said the PSM needs to be replaced and all of the module because they are no longer communicating with each other. That's not safe and yet carland sold it to me anyway.”
Service brakes
40 reports2 crashes
“Brake Booster Failure. $947.45 to repair out of pocket expense. Thank God I was not injured or killed, nor was anyone else, or property damaged, as I was able to avoid a collision. There is a class action lawsuit over this defective Ford part.”
Fuel/propulsion system
23 reports
“Fuel tank leaking at spot welds and mounting points. Fuel tank recall performed [XXX] @ 54,758 miles. We purchased the vehicle from a ford Dealer in Alpena MI Dean Arbour Ford in August of 2018. I have contacted this dealer about this issue as well as the Customer Care Center of Ford Motor Company. All tell me they only had a 2 year warranty on the repair. My concern is the recall was performed but did not fix this issue due to the same situation is happening with-in the same amount of time from manufacture date to the date of the original recall. They did not rectify the safety concern from the original recall they just replaced with the same style tank knowing it would fail again.”
Power train
21 reports
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a clucking and banging sound while shifting into reverse. Additionally, while driving in 2nd and 3rd gears, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and decelerated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
Electrical system
17 reports1 crash
“My tail light S and brake lights is not working the components was burnt and bulbs was burnt and we put all new bulbs and put in new components and there still not working.and I've been pulled over about 4 times cause of it thankfully I didn't get a ticket so please put a recall on this so it can be fixed I love my SUV”
Exterior lighting
13 reports1 fire
“We have maintained this vehicle from its start. It has been developing a burn out on both rear turn signals in the last two years. The bulbs seem to require replacement more than once every six months. The bulbs seem to be overheating and actually melting the plastic between the bulb glass and the insert itself. Viewing this online it seems to be a problem that goes back for years and yet Ford maintains it is not their problem. I feel it's dangerous and could cause a fire if this continues and seems to affect a majority of customers.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.