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2010 Ford Edge problems

Owners filed 673 complaints about the 2010 Ford Edge with NHTSA between Sep 2009 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (287).

Complaints
673
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
28
Reported by owners
Fires
3
Reported by owners
Injuries
17
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Air bags287
  2. Service brakes162
  3. Power train52
  4. Engine40
  5. Electrical system28
  6. Vehicle speed control22
  7. Fuel/propulsion system22
  8. Exterior lighting19
  9. Service brakes, hydraulic18
  10. Engine and engine cooling15
  11. Structure13
  12. Steering12
  13. Wheels12
  14. Seats10

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
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20093
201022
201116
201211
201316
201421
201535
201640
2017162
2018162
201974
202020
202122
202222
202316
202421
20258
20262

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.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Air bags

287 reports9 crashes5 related recalls
“I took my 2010 ford edge to have a air bag recall repaired. The air bag was fixed, the air bag light cleared. I drove about 3 miles home and the light reappeared, I checked the code and it was B2293-03 air bag fault. My wife called right away and told them the light came on and the car can't be inspected until it's clear. They told my wife it would be $200 to take a look at a repair they literally just took their hands off of. All I want is this safety feature fixed right without the $200 fee which is crazy when I just picked it up.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 15, 2025Air bagsODI 11673706

Service brakes

162 reports6 crashes
“The known defective brake booster which failed suddenly has been confirmed as defective by ford dealers and its components failed resulting in catastrophic brake failure and not being able to stop. There were no warning lights or signs available it failed suddenly while driving also resulting in a near accident. I called ford dealer and corporate who Informed me I had missed the 10 year year window for the defective and they would be unable to replace it.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 28, 2026Service brakesODI 11753357

Power train

52 reports4 crashes
“Just bought used 12/4/23 from private party. Transmission fluid leaking on exhaust pipe, seen and documented by tech at Kendall Ford Anchorage, AK. Vehicle was brought in for Transmission and Engine Oil Service 91,000 approximate. Seems to coming from rear of transmission, where shaft goes in. Leaks on hot exhaust, burns and smoke comes in heater vent, Can see some smoke coming up from under hood when parked and smell burning fluid when outside. The leak is not excessive, as im watching the transmission fluid level. But my wife is now afraid of a fire. This seems to be an on going problem with the Ford Edge and other vehicles. Please help resolve this, we cant afford a repair of this large amount from what ive read for repair. Thank you, [XXX] & [XXX] Kenai, AK.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 11, 2023Power train, EngineODI 11559504

Engine

40 reports2 fires
“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH on the interstate, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was pushed to the side of the roadway and remained on the side of the roadway. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 242,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 26, 2022EngineODI 11490975

Electrical system

28 reports1 fire
“My car has a faulty latch system in the driver side door. My door is completely shut however the warning light for an open door stays on and I am unable to lock my car while driving as this light stays on. This is also causing my lights to stay on as well. This is a safety concern because I have 2 children and I cannot lock my doors from the inside of my car while the car is in motion. I hit the lock button and since my car is showing that there is an open door, they immediately unlock and stay that way, which is a safety issue not only for myself but my children as well. I’ve had this issue for a couple of years now and went online and saw that several other ford edge owners have had the same problem.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11565898

Vehicle speed control

22 reports5 crashes
“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. During the failure, the braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to extend to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Additionally, while the vehicle was in for service it was discovered that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 114,116.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 16, 2024Structure, Vehicle speed control, Service brakesODI 11608923
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.