2015–2019 · 5 model years · 20 recalls

Ford Taurus problems by year

We don't rate the Ford Taurus yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (369). Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Driver-assist & stability141
Engine & cooling64
Steering63
Electrical system42
Body, glass & interior37
Transmission & drivetrain7

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2019.

Every Ford Taurus year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2019 TaurusNot rated yet22221
2018 TaurusNot rated yet71421
2017 TaurusNot rated yet53423
2016 TaurusNot rated yet111423
2015 TaurusNot rated yet369626

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Ford Taurus problems?

Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability, engine & cooling, steering.

Which Ford Taurus year has the most recalls?

The 2015, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.