What is the best year for a Ford Edge?

Complaint data doesn't differentiate between model years for the Edge in our records. The Edge was discontinued after 2024; the second-generation models (2015-2024) are what's available used, with a significant refresh in 2019 that brought updated powertrains and safety tech.

How much does Ford Edge insurance cost?

Edge insurance averages around $2,238/year — roughly $187/month. One of the lower insurance rates in the midsize class.

Is the Ford Edge or Nissan Murano cheaper to maintain?

The Murano is cheaper to maintain by $104/year — $507 versus $611 for the Edge. Both carry a reliability score of 7, but the Edge has a lower major repair probability (13% vs. 14%) and significantly lower repair frequency (33% vs. 51%). On total maintenance value, the Edge holds an advantage in visit frequency despite the higher annual cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Ford Edge?

Major repair probability and reliability score both at the midsize class average — average-risk ownership. No strong case for or against extended warranty. Risk tolerance and intended ownership duration are the deciding factors.

Is the Hyundai Tucson expensive to maintain?

The Tucson averages $426/year in maintenance — $95 below the compact segment average of $521. Repair frequency of 26% is below the class average of 30%. Major repair probability of 12% is slightly above the 11% segment average. On balance, it's a below-average cost ownership with a near-average repair risk profile.

What is the best year for a Hyundai Tucson?

Avoid 2016 and 2017 — those model years logged 1,605 and 1,065 complaints respectively during the Theta II engine recall era. The 2021 Tucson stands out as the cleanest mature year at 67 complaints and a 10/10 NHTSA safety score. The 2022 new-generation launch had 356 complaints, settling to 116 in 2023 and 81 in 2024. For the current generation, 2024 is the strongest pick.

How much does Hyundai Tucson insurance cost?

Tucson insurance averages about $1,975/year — roughly $165/month. One of the more affordable rates in the compact class.

Is the Hyundai Tucson or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The Tucson and RAV4 are nearly identical in maintenance cost — $426 versus $429, a difference of $3 annually. Both carry a reliability score of 8. The RAV4 has a slight edge in major repair probability (10% vs. 12%); the two match on repair frequency (26% each). Effectively a tie on ownership cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Hyundai Tucson?

Major repair probability of 12% is slightly above the class average. The 2016-2017 engine recall history is the biggest risk factor for used buyers in that range — warranty coverage is worth taking seriously for those years. For 2021 and newer, the risk profile is much more moderate.

Ford Edge vs Hyundai Tucson

Two midsize SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Ford Edge if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Hyundai Tucson — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Ford Edge	Hyundai Tucson
Annual maintenance	$611	$426winner
5-year total cost	$3,055	$2,130winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	13%	12%winner
Cargo space	—	80.3 cu ft
Starting price (new)	—	$31,300
Best years to buy	—	2020

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Ford Edge	Hyundai Tucson
RepairPal score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	0winner	284.9
Years to avoid	None identified	2011, 2012, 2016
Value retained · 3 yr	—	76.3%
Value retained · 5 yr	—	57.7%
Value retained · 7 yr	—	47.3%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Ford Edge	Hyundai Tucson
Engine	—winner	38.3%
Electrical	—winner	6.0%
ADAS	—winner	10.5%
Brakes	—winner	8.9%
Steering	—winner	0.9%
Fuel system	—winner	2.8%
Tires/Wheels	—winner	0.8%
Glass/Windows	—winner	1.4%
Airbags	—winner	1.4%
Lighting	—winner	1.0%

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Ford Edge	Hyundai Tucson
Avg annual premium	$2,238	$1,975winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Ford Edge

$611/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Hyundai Tucson

$426/yr maint · 8 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Edge costs $611/year to maintain — $38 above the midsize segment average of $573. Repair frequency of 33% is below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 7 and major repair probability of 13% both match the segment averages. Above-average cost with average reliability.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →