2003 Ford Taurus vs 2003 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 | 2003 Ford Taurus | 2003 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,223 | 293 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 110 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,284 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 316 | 6 |
| Suspension | 313 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 184 |
| Visibility | 191 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 88 | 51 |
| Structure | 111 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 97 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 67 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Water leaks | 97 | 0 |
| Stalling | 95 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 43 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
2003 Ford Taurus
2003 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.