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 Honda Pilot expensive to maintain?

The Pilot costs $542/year to maintain — $31 below the three-row segment average of $573. Repair frequency of 51% is well above the class average of 40% — the highest in the three-row segment. Reliability score of 7 and major repair probability of 13% both sit at the class average. Below-average cost but the most frequent unscheduled shop visits in the class.

What is the best year for a Honda Pilot?

Avoid 2016 (1,644 complaints — the third-generation debut, plagued by 9-speed transmission issues) and 2019 (843 complaints at the fourth-generation launch). The 2024 Pilot (93 complaints, 10/10 safety, 3 severe) is the strongest recent used pick. The 2022-2024 range has settled significantly from the turbulent 2016-2021 period.

How much does Honda Pilot insurance cost?

Pilot insurance averages about $2,147/year — roughly $179/month. The most affordable insurance rate in the three-row class.

Is the Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander cheaper to maintain?

The Highlander is cheaper to maintain by $53/year — $489 versus $542 for the Pilot. The Highlander also has a higher reliability score (8 vs. 7). Repair frequency data isn't available for the Highlander for a complete side-by-side, but on cost and reliability score, the Highlander holds the edge.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Honda Pilot?

Repair frequency of 51% is the highest in the three-row segment, meaning owners statistically average more than one unscheduled repair visit per year. For 2016-2021 models with documented complaint spikes, extended warranty is worth considering to contain those visit costs. For 2022 and newer, the profile is more moderate.

Ford Edge vs Honda Pilot

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Honda Pilot to minimise 5-year ownership cost.

Buy the Honda Pilot if long-term reliability matters most.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Ford Edge	Honda Pilot
Annual maintenance	$611	$542winner
5-year total cost	$3,055	$2,710winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	7 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	13%	13%
Cargo space	—	111.8 cu ft
Starting price (new)	—	$45,400
Best years to buy	—	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Ford Edge	Honda Pilot
RepairPal score	7 / 10	7 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	0winner	303.7
Years to avoid	None identified	2010, 2011, 2012
Value retained · 3 yr	—	74.5%
Value retained · 5 yr	—	55.9%
Value retained · 7 yr	—	46%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Ford Edge	Honda Pilot
Engine	—winner	32.3%
Electrical	—winner	14.7%
ADAS	—winner	11.2%
Brakes	—winner	3.7%
Suspension	—winner	1.3%
Steering	—winner	1.7%
Fuel system	—winner	7.6%
Tires/Wheels	—winner	1.5%
Glass/Windows	—winner	2.4%
Airbags	—winner	3.5%

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	Honda Pilot
Avg annual premium	$2,238	$2,147winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Ford Edge

$611/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Honda Pilot

$542/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 →