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1986 Chrysler Lebaron vs 1986 Ford Taurus

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1986 Chrysler Lebaron1986 Ford Taurus
NHTSA complaints25101
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)1044
Investigations48
Crash reports42
Fire reports56
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2219–23
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChrysler LebaronFord Taurus
Engine and Engine Cooling722
Electrical System518
Power Train319
Structure317
Steering39
Seat Belts18
Service Brakes, Hydraulic17
Visibility16

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling08

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.