2001 Chrysler 300M vs 2001 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.
| Metric | 2001 Chrysler 300M | 2001 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 1,037 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 110 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 92 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,500 mi | 73,521 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300M | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 515 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 99 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 86 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 66 |
| Power Train | 11 | 58 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 60 |
| Steering | 29 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 25 |
| Stalling | 7 | 62 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 55 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
2001 Chrysler 300M
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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.