2002 Ford Taurus vs 2002 Toyota Avalon
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 Ford Taurus | 2002 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,426 | 116 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 109 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 75 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 91,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 962 | 3 |
| Visibility | 98 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 35 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 7 |
| Structure | 54 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 6 |
| Tires | 38 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 71 | 0 |
| Stalling | 57 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 43 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 17 |
2002 Ford Taurus
2002 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.