Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford Edge
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford Edge has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 261 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V046000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17E053000 Wheel may not Mount Securely on Wheel Hub NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V712000 Fuel Tank may Leak Due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 132 complaints
- Service Brakes 40 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 23 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 13 complaints
Of the 261 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 261 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford Edge has an average reliability profile with some concerns highlighted by 7 recalls and 261 complaints. The majority of issues relate to air bags and brakes, indicating areas of potential concern. However, both the complaints and recall data are not overly concerning, suggesting a generally stable performance overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $300–$700 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $250–$600 | common |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Battery replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Air bag warning light
- Soft or spongy brakes
- Fuel smell around vehicle
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford Edge at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.