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2002 Chrysler Concorde 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.

Metric2002 Chrysler Concorde2002 Ford Taurus
NHTSA complaints651,426
Recall campaigns13
Service bulletins (TSBs)7596
Investigations14
Crash reports475
Fire reports111
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2119–21
Median reported incident mileage55,000 mi81,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChrysler ConcordeFord Taurus
Suspension3962
Visibility298
Vehicle Speed Control176
Engine and Engine Cooling2353
Structure254
Air Bags647
Electrical System642
Power Train639

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling857
Rust / corrosion071
Water leaks043
Clunking / rattling022
Hesitation / surging019
Vibration / shaking018
Check engine light06

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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.