2012 Buick Enclave vs 2012 Ford Edge
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Buick Enclave | 2012 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 132 | 1,131 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,569 | 71 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 51,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 460 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 247 |
| Structure | 24 | 168 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 84 |
| Engine | 24 | 60 |
| Power Train | 13 | 47 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 39 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 46 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 21 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 53 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2012 Buick Enclave
2012 Ford Edge
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.