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1999 Ford Taurus Sho vs 1999 Honda Accord

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1999 Ford Taurus Sho1999 Honda Accord
NHTSA complaints211,135
Recall campaigns04
Service bulletins (TSBs)27226
Investigations15
Crash reports277
Fire reports15
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1821–24
Median reported incident mileage106,681 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord Taurus ShoHonda Accord
Electrical System0388
Power Train0246
Engine and Engine Cooling11144
Air Bags074
Structure069
Vehicle Speed Control251
Suspension438
Seats042

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling0217
Rust / corrosion065
Check engine light047
Hesitation / surging037
Shifting problems032
Loss of power025
Vibration / shaking021
Clunking / rattling016

Compare all Ford Taurus Sho vs Honda Accord years →

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.