2003 BMW 745I vs 2003 Ford Taurus
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 | 2003 BMW 745I | 2003 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 32 | 1,223 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 64 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 56 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,000 mi | 78,284 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 745I | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 316 |
| Suspension | 0 | 313 |
| Visibility | 1 | 191 |
| Structure | 1 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 97 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 88 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 67 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 46 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Water leaks | 0 | 97 |
| Stalling | 0 | 95 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
2003 BMW 745I
2003 Ford Taurus
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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.