2008 Model Year

Ford Edge

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,113
Recalls
2
Crashes
38
Severe
75

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

14V682000 Oct 2014

Other

No consequence data available

08V301000 Jul 2008

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Feb 2026

The internal water pump failed on my 2008 Ford Edge (3.5L V6), allowing coolant to leak into the engine oil. This caused catastrophic engine damage an...

Engine
Jan 2026

I am reporting what I believe to be mileage roll back and fraud. The vehicle was bought from a private seller and upon submitting paperwork to the DMV...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2025

On November 2, 2021, I purchased a 2008 Ford Edge, Stock #: 12256. Upon reviewing the vehicle’s history recently, I discovered that it had been previo...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Mar 2025

When I accelerate, my car jerks or the shifting is not smooth anymore. Others have been quoted over $9k to fix this issue.

Air Bags
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2024

Had 2008 Ford Edge Limited AWD looked at while servicing for oil etc. Fuel smell noted at rear of vehicle. When looked at noticed wet fuel tank. Fuel...

Air Bags
Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recal...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2024

Safety Recall [XXX] My vehicle falls into this recall yet the dealership and ford is saying it dose not. The vehicle was built at the Oakville Assembl...

Power Train
Feb 2024

Rear driveshaft support failed while driving. A lot of smoke, noise and very bad vibration. Was traveling at a low speed(25mph). If the driveshaft h...

Brakes
Feb 2024

The component that failed was my Break Booster and I almost wasn't able to stop. I took my vehicle to my local independent service center and they sai...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2008 Ford Edge has 1113 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 38 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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