2012 Ford Edge Structure Problems
Owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2012 Ford Edge, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 45,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door ajar” (81% of reports).
- 168structure complaints
- 45,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $560typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door ajar: mentioned in 136 of 168 complaints (81%)
- Doors lock: mentioned in 17 of 168 complaints (10%)
- Dome stay: mentioned in 9 of 168 complaints (5%)
- Shift park: mentioned in 9 of 168 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2012 Ford Edge at $560, and half of them between $530 and $660.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 141 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 168 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Edge structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Edge | 2 | 9% | 28,000 |
| 2022 Edge | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Edge | 6 | 2% | 27,510 |
| 2019 Edge | 11 | 1% | 29,006 |
| 2018 Edge | 20 | 2% | 22,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 26 | 2% | 37,500 |
| 2016 Edge | 32 | 3% | 38,925 |
| 2015 Edge | 51 | 7% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 17 | 4% | 58,500 |
| 2013 Edge | 300 | 12% | 44,000 |
| 2012 Edge | 168 | 15% | 45,000 |
| 2011 Edge | 274 | 15% | 51,500 |
| 2010 Edge | 13 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 4 | 2% | 65,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 16 | 1% | 76,500 |
| 2007 Edge | 14 | 1% | 51,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2012 Ford Edge. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was t-boned in the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] in Washington, Utah on [XXX]. The airbags did not deploy in my vehicle. I was not injured or receive medical care. However, its a safety violation somewhere I'm sure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…
2012 Ford Edge -The passenger door will shut but the alarm that came with the car says that the door is not shut. The alarm will not work when the car detects the door is not shut, so the interior lights will not turn off. Will this affect my battery? When I drive with the sensor on the dashboard…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that all four door latches were inoperable, causing the door ajar light to remain illuminated. The contact stated that the failure caused the battery to be drained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Ford Edges have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about structure for the 2012 Ford Edge (15% of the 1,134 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford Edge structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 45,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2012 Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $560 (half paid between $530 and $660), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2012 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “door ajar”, in 136 of 168 complaints, followed by “doors lock” (17).
Other 2012 Ford Edge problems
See all 2012 Ford Edge problems or structure problems across all Edge years.