2004 Ford Taurus vs 2004 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 | 2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 375 | 205 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 126 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 22 |
| Median reported mileage | 95,500 mi | 68,886 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 164 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 127 |
| Power Train | 72 | 4 |
| Steering | 13 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 11 |
| Engine | 25 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 5 |
| Structure | 17 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 32 |
2004 Ford Taurus
2004 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.