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Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford Edge: which has fewer problems?

Chevrolet EquinoxFord Edge

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Winner

Chevrolet Equinox

About 74% fewer owner complaints per car sold than the Ford Edge, and fewer in 14 of 17 model years both were sold.

Head to head

Lemon Index
100 = average, lower is better
46
176
Years with fewer complaints
2007–2024
14 of 17
3 of 17
Recalls
2007–2024
45
85
MPG
latest year
26–109
21–23
Crash test
best, latest year
★★★★★
★★★★★
Best year to buy

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. Green check = the better of the two on that line.

Year by year

Shorter bar = fewer complaints per car sold. Tap a year for its full report.

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