2002 BMW 745I vs 2002 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 | 2002 BMW 745I | 2002 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 54 | 1,426 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 26 | 96 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,400 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 745I | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0 | 962 |
| Visibility | 0 | 98 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 76 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 47 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 53 |
| Power Train | 17 | 39 |
| Structure | 1 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 71 |
| Stalling | 0 | 57 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 43 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2002 BMW 745I
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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.