Comparison · Reliability Ranked

Ford Edge vs Subaru Outback

Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).

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Ford Edge

2015–2017
Reliability composite
67
/ 100
Average
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€8,600–€14,500
Documented issues
0
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Subaru Outback

2015–2017
Reliability composite
64
/ 100
Average
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€7,600–€13,600
Documented issues
0
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Bottom Line

These two are statistically tied on reliability composite. Decide based on the issue list, drive preference, and ownership cost projections — both are reasonable buys with similar long-term risk profiles. Plug your specific listing into the analyzer to factor in mileage, asking price, and current service history.

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