Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Edge
The Ford Edge is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Chevrolet Tahoe. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,533 | 1,242 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 32 and 34 | 23 and 34 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 79,000 miles | 89,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 16 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,533 complaints for the Chevrolet Tahoe and 1,242 for the Ford Edge. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Chevrolet Tahoe, 5 for the Ford Edge.