2008 Chrysler 300 vs 2008 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.
| Metric | 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 714 | 175 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 17 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 502 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 185 | 15 |
| Power Train | 30 | 44 |
| Engine | 53 | 20 |
| Steering | 18 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 107 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 76 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2008 Chrysler 300
2008 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.