2001 Ford Taurus vs 2001 Toyota Avalon
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.
| Metric | 2001 Ford Taurus | 2001 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,037 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 125 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 92 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,521 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 515 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 99 | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 86 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 66 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 60 | 14 |
| Power Train | 58 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 14 |
| Visibility | 39 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 62 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 55 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 17 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 8 | 0 |
2001 Ford Taurus
2001 Toyota Avalon
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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.