2008 Ford Edge problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford Edge. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (437), Power Train (277), Electrical System (158).
Key takeaways
- 1119 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 39 involve a crash, 15 a fire, 34 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 437 | 39% |
| Power Train | 277 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 158 | 14% |
| Engine | 91 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 91 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 87 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 69 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 58 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 53 | 5% |
| Suspension | 25 | 2% |
| Steering | 20 | 2% |
| Wheels | 19 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford Edge 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-11
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The brake pedal stop bumper/stop-lamp switch bumper disintegrated and fell out. Without the bumper, the brake pedal no longer depresses the brake-light switch far enough, causing the brake lights to remain continuously il...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-25
The problem is the smell of gasoline when standing near the car. The associated recall has been evaluated by several dealers over the years. None have arranged to complete the recall.
Steering,suspension,wheels - filed 2026-07-08
Front axle snapped. Power steering rack faulty. Leaks all fluids other than oil! Tire stud snapped sent me into a ditch. Transmission has been rough and leaking and only 160k miles. Manual says no need to warm up car as it's got a magic part. Well transmission is blown after following manual to the T on matinece and op...
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More for the 2008 Ford Edge
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.