Ford Edge vs Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Ford Edge. At EPA assumptions that is about $650 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Edge | Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,242 | 1,163 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 23 and 34 | 47 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 89,000 miles | 80,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 20 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,242 complaints for the Ford Edge and 1,163 for the Honda CR-V. 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: 5 for the Ford Edge, 12 for the Honda CR-V.