2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva | 2012 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 1,131 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,022 | 71 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 51,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Captiva | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | 460 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 247 |
| Structure | 0 | 168 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 84 |
| Engine | 16 | 60 |
| Power Train | 5 | 47 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 39 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 46 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 21 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 53 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2012 Chevrolet Captiva
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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.