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2011 Ford Edge Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 1,797 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Ford Edge

The 2011 Ford Edge is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
1,797
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
23
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Ford Edge (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V128000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V516000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V659000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Ford Edge

Based on 1,797 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
657
Service Brakes
271
Power Train
159
Unknown Or Other
158
Structure
145
Engine
69
Exterior Lighting
63
Vehicle Speed Control
59
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Ford Edge — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 672 complaints 2011 1,797 complaints 2012 1,129 complaints 2013 2,423 complaints 2014 376 complaints 2015 713 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Ford Edge

Is the 2011 Ford Edge reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Ford Edge has 3 recalls and 1,797 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Edge have?
The 2011 Ford Edge has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Edge?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Ford Edge are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Ford Edge safe to buy?
The 2011 Ford Edge has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Edge should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Edge are: 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.