2022 Ford Edge Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026

44Power Train complaints

32.6%Of all 135 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How power train ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN44 · 32.6%

Unspecified / other24 · 17.8%

BACK OVER PREVENTION17 · 12.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 11.1%

ENGINE13 · 9.6%

Share of the 135 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“I bought my 2022 ford edge (AWD Titanium) last year and not too long after that I experienced transmission shudder. I recently spoke with a…”NHTSA complaint 11765381 — filed 09/18/2026

“Shuddering and jerking from 20-40 mph. Dealer reports torque converter and planetary gear problems requiring expensive repairs or replacement of the transmission.”NHTSA complaint 11761647 — filed 09/02/2026

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle jerked…”NHTSA complaint 11751630 — filed 07/20/2026

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Power Train complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford Edge have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Edge: 44 of 135 complaints on file (32.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Edge have in total?

135 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines 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 11/01/2026.