2008 Ford Edge Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

91Engine complaints

8.1%Of all 1,117 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS432 · 38.7%

POWER TRAIN257 · 23%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM148 · 13.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL91 · 8.1%

ENGINE91 · 8.1%

Share of the 1,117 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“I BOUGHT MY EDGE, USED LAST YEAR AND I LOVE IT. ALTHOUGH, EVERY NOW AND THEN WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A HUGE BANG NOISE…”NHTSA complaint 10508877 — filed 04/19/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS…”NHTSA complaint 10501847 — filed 03/06/2013

“VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO POWER FORD IN VALENCIA FOR STANDARD SERVICE A WEEK AGO. 41,000 MILES NEW TIRES BOUGHT- WAS TOLD ALL WAS OK. ONE…”NHTSA complaint 10501324 — filed 03/05/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Edge have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Ford Edge: 91 of 1,117 complaints on file (8.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Ford Edge have in total?

1,117 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 39 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, 34 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.