2011 Ford Taurus vs 2011 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 | 2011 Ford Taurus | 2011 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 187 | 106 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 274 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 23 |
| Median reported mileage | 64,000 mi | 38,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 47 | 25 |
| Steering | 25 | 31 |
| Engine | 40 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 11 |
| Power Train | 18 | 2 |
| Structure | 12 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2011 Ford Taurus
2011 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.