1999 Audi A6 vs 1999 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Audi A6 | 1999 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 874 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 178 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 61 |
| Fire reports | 23 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15 | 180 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 109 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 99 |
| Steering | 19 | 106 |
| Power Train | 12 | 91 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 81 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 51 |
| Visibility | 8 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 29 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
1999 Audi A6
1999 Ford Taurus
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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.