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 Mitsubishi Outlander expensive to maintain?

The Outlander costs $519/year to maintain — $2 below the compact segment average of $521, an essentially negligible difference. Repair frequency of 26% is below the class average of 30%. Reliability score of 8 and major repair probability of 11% are both at segment averages. Solid average-cost ownership with slightly better repair frequency.

What is the best year for a Mitsubishi Outlander?

The 2025 Outlander (13 complaints, 8/10 safety, 2 severe) is the cleanest year in the model's history. The 2023-2025 window represents the settled third generation. Avoid 2015 (231 complaints) and 2022 (206 complaints — new generation launch year). For used buying, 2023 or newer is the safest range.

How much does Mitsubishi Outlander insurance cost?

Outlander insurance averages around $2,676/year — roughly $223/month. This is notably above average for a compact SUV and the highest insurance rate in the compact class, likely reflecting parts availability and repair costs for a lower-volume brand.

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The RAV4 is $90/year cheaper — $429 versus $519 for the Outlander, about $450 in savings over five years. Both carry the same reliability score and major repair probability. The RAV4 holds a clear maintenance cost advantage.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Mitsubishi Outlander?

Major repair probability and reliability are both at class average, and repair frequency is below it. The outsized insurance premium already adds meaningfully to total ownership cost — factor that before adding extended warranty cost. For 2023+ models, warranty coverage isn't strongly warranted.

Ford Edge vs Mitsubishi Outlander

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

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Ford Edge if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

Buy the Mitsubishi Outlander — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Ford Edge	Mitsubishi Outlander
Annual maintenance	$611	$519winner
5-year total cost	$3,055	$2,595winner
Reliability score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
Major repair risk (5yr)	13%	11%winner
Cargo space	—	—
Starting price (new)	—	$29,995
Best years to buy	—	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Ford Edge	Mitsubishi Outlander
RepairPal score	7 / 10	8 / 10winner
NHTSA complaints / 100k	0winner	278.2
Years to avoid	None identified	2014, 2015, 2016
Value retained · 3 yr	—	72.4%
Value retained · 5 yr	—	52.5%
Value retained · 7 yr	—	41.5%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Ford Edge	Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine	—winner	14.5%
Electrical	—winner	7.6%
ADAS	—winner	10.2%
Brakes	—winner	7.5%
Suspension	—winner	2.7%
Steering	—winner	2.5%
Fuel system	—winner	2.5%
Tires/Wheels	—winner	2.0%
Glass/Windows	—winner	4.2%
Airbags	—winner	9.3%

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	Mitsubishi Outlander
Avg annual premium	$2,238winner	$2,676

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Ford Edge

$611/yr maint · 7 reliability

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GAS

Mitsubishi Outlander

$519/yr maint · 8 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 →