2011 Ford Taurus vs 2012 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 | 2011 Ford Taurus | 2012 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 187 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 53 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–22 |
| Median reported mileage | 64,000 mi | 50,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 47 | 15 |
| Engine | 40 | 11 |
| Steering | 25 | 16 |
| Structure | 12 | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 12 |
| Power Train | 18 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 5 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2011 Ford Taurus
2012 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.