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 Jeep Grand Cherokee expensive to maintain?

The Grand Cherokee costs $666/year to maintain — $93 above the midsize segment average of $573. Repair frequency of 30% is below the class average of 40% — a relative positive. Reliability score of 7 and major repair probability of 13% both sit at segment averages. Above-average cost for an average reliability profile.

What is the best year for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The Grand Cherokee has one of the most volatile complaint histories in its class. Avoid 2011-2012 (1,638 and 1,634 complaints), 2014 (2,362 complaints, 218 severe — the worst year on record), 2015 (1,333, 183 severe), and 2018 (832 complaints, 56 severe). The 2025 model (54 complaints, 10/10 safety, 4 severe) is the best year in the model's modern history, with 2024 (221 complaints) showing meaningful improvement. If buying used, 2024 or newer is the safest range.

How much does Jeep Grand Cherokee insurance cost?

Grand Cherokee insurance averages around $2,370/year — roughly $198/month. Below average for the midsize class given its above-average maintenance cost.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ford Explorer cheaper to maintain?

The Grand Cherokee is cheaper to maintain by $66/year — $666 versus $732 for the Ford Explorer. Both carry a reliability score of 7. Note the Explorer is a three-row SUV vs. the two-row Grand Cherokee — the comparison is cross-configuration. On pure maintenance cost, the Grand Cherokee has a slight edge.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Despite sitting at the class average on major repair probability and below average on repair frequency, the Grand Cherokee's documented complaint history — with multiple severe spikes across 2011-2015 and 2018 — makes extended warranty strongly recommended for used models from those years. For 2024 and newer, the risk profile has improved substantially and warranty is less critical.

Ford Edge vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Ford Edge to minimise 5-year ownership cost.

Buy the Jeep Grand Cherokee if long-term reliability matters most.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Ford Edge	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Annual maintenance	$611winner	$666
5-year total cost	$3,055winner	$3,330
Reliability score	7 / 10	7 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	13%	13%
Cargo space	—	70.8 cu ft
Starting price (new)	—	$39,700
Best years to buy	—	2010, 2017, 2018

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Ford Edge	Jeep Grand Cherokee
RepairPal score	7 / 10	7 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	0winner	347.8
Years to avoid	None identified	2011, 2012, 2014
Value retained · 3 yr	—	64.6%
Value retained · 5 yr	—	50%
Value retained · 7 yr	—	40.1%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Ford Edge	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engine	—winner	18.3%
Electrical	—winner	22.5%
ADAS	—winner	6.4%
Brakes	—winner	10.1%
Suspension	—winner	1.8%
Steering	—winner	3.2%
Fuel system	—winner	5.1%
Airbags	—winner	4.8%
Lighting	—winner	1.4%
Seatbelt	—winner	2.0%

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	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Avg annual premium	$2,238winner	$2,370

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Ford Edge

$611/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Jeep Grand Cherokee

$666/yr maint · 7 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 →