Ford Taurus: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 20 model years of the Ford Taurus on record, 2018 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about back over prevention). 2001 has the most recall campaigns (10). 2009 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (10).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 17 | 2 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 19 MPG |
| 2018 | 4 | 40 | 3 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 19 MPG |
| 2017 | 4 | 40 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 MPG |
| 2016 | 4 | 40 | 0 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 19 MPG |
| 2015 | 6 | 40 | 2 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 21 MPG |
| 2014 | 5 | 40 | 1 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 21 MPG |
| 2013 | 9 | 40 | 0 | STEERING | 21 MPG |
| 2012 | 5 | 40 | 4 | STEERING | 20 MPG |
| 2011 | 4 | 40 | 3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 MPG |
| 2010 | 3 | 40 | 5 | STEERING | 20 MPG |
| 2009 | 0 | 40 | 10 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 19 MPG |
| 2008 | 1 | 40 | 10 | POWER TRAIN | 19 MPG |
| 2007 | 1 | 40 | 3 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 MPG |
| 2006 | 3 | 40 | 4 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 MPG |
| 2005 | 1 | 40 | 3 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 MPG |
| 2004 | 2 | 40 | 4 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 MPG |
| 2003 | 4 | 40 | 5 | SERVICE BRAKES | 19 MPG |
| 2002 | 4 | 40 | 4 | SUSPENSION | 21 MPG |
| 2001 | 10 | 40 | 4 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 MPG |
| 2000 | 8 | 40 | 7 | SUSPENSION | 20 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Ford TaurusQuestions
- Which Ford Taurus year has the most complaints?
- Of 20 model years of the Ford Taurus on record, 2018 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about back over prevention).
- Which Ford Taurus year has the most recalls?
- 2001 has the most recall campaigns (10).
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.