2017 Ford Edge reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Edge from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,593
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 641 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 38 reported crashes · 35 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#148
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+1,256
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2015-2019
+1,295
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
40%
Engine: 641 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Ford Edge
- ENGINE 641
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 252
- POWER TRAIN 132
- SERVICE BRAKES 118
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 89
8 recalls on record for the 2017 Ford Edge
- NHTSA 25V572000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle,
- NHTSA 25V544000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V413000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move
- NHTSA 20V469000 · 2021 · SERVICE BRAKES A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasi
- NHTSA 18V390000 · 2018 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQU If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehi
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Ford Edge units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford Edge reliable?
NHTSA has 1,593 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Ford Edge and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (641 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Ford Edge units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Edge?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (641), engine and engine cooling (252), power train (132), service brakes (118). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Ford Edge?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2017 Ford Edge. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.