2022 Ford Edge Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026

36Power Train complaints

29.3%Of all 123 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN36 · 29.3%

Unspecified / other23 · 18.7%

BACK OVER PREVENTION17 · 13.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 · 9.8%

ENGINE11 · 8.9%

Share of the 123 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“The vehicle jerks while changing from 1st to 2nd shaking the engine. I have had 2 transmission flushes which help for a moment then it…”NHTSA complaint 11749798 — filed 07/12/2026

“The vehicle experiences a noticeable shaking, shuddering, or vibration during acceleration. The condition is most noticeable when applying throttle and attempting to accelerate from lower…”NHTSA complaint 11745420 — filed 06/20/2026

“On Wednesday May 13th the car started acting a little jerky whence putting car in reverse like normal. There was a thunk sound. But it…”NHTSA complaint 11738624 — filed 05/18/2026

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Power Train complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford Edge have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Edge: 36 of 123 complaints on file (29.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Edge have in total?

123 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.