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.

What is the best year for a Hyundai Palisade?

The Palisade's complaint counts have remained elevated across all model years. 2020 (504 complaints) was the worst, with gradual improvement since. The 2025 model (213 complaints, 10/10 safety, 9 severe) is the strongest year currently available as a used buy. Avoid early 2020-2021 production when possible — the trend is improving, but complaint levels across all years remain higher than most three-row rivals.

How much does Hyundai Palisade insurance cost?

Palisade insurance averages around $3,049/year — roughly $254/month. The highest insurance rate of any model in this dataset, well above the three-row class norm.

Is the Hyundai Palisade or Kia Telluride cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance cost data isn't available for the Kia Telluride, so a direct comparison isn't possible. Within the three-row class, the Palisade's $573/year sits exactly at the segment average.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Hyundai Palisade?

Maintenance metrics are all at the segment average, which doesn't create a strong case for or against warranty on cost grounds alone. However, the Palisade's consistently elevated complaint counts — particularly around electronics and infotainment — make coverage worth considering for used buyers, as those systems carry significant repair costs outside of warranty.

Ford Edge vs Hyundai Palisade

Q: Is the Hyundai Palisade expensive to maintain?

The Palisade costs $573/year to maintain — exactly at the three-row segment average. Repair frequency of 37% is slightly below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 7 and major repair probability of 13% both match segment averages. Precisely average across all maintenance metrics — though its insurance cost stands well apart from the class.

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Hyundai Palisade to minimise 5-year ownership cost.

Buy the Hyundai Palisade if long-term reliability matters most.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Ford Edge	Hyundai Palisade
Annual maintenance	$611	$573winner
5-year total cost	$3,055	$2,865winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	7 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	13%	13%
Cargo space	—	—
Starting price (new)	—	$41,035
Best years to buy	—	2022

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Ford Edge	Hyundai Palisade
RepairPal score	7 / 10	7 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	0winner	355.3
Years to avoid	None identified	2024, 2025, 2026
Value retained · 3 yr	—	73.3%
Value retained · 5 yr	—	54.7%
Value retained · 7 yr	—	43.2%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Ford Edge	Hyundai Palisade
Engine	—winner	11.2%
Electrical	—winner	4.7%
ADAS	—winner	9.4%
Brakes	—winner	14.6%
Suspension	—winner	5.7%
Steering	—winner	2.0%
Tires/Wheels	—winner	0.7%
Glass/Windows	—winner	14.1%
Airbags	—winner	4.6%
Seatbelt	—winner	14.0%

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	Hyundai Palisade
Avg annual premium	$2,238winner	$3,049

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Ford Edge

$611/yr maint · 7 reliability

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Hyundai Palisade

$573/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 →