2013 Cadillac XTS vs 2013 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Cadillac XTS | 2013 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 103 | 583 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2,091 | 94 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,500 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XTS | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 295 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 57 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 96 |
| Engine | 12 | 69 |
| Suspension | 25 | 25 |
| Power Train | 1 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 61 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 63 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 59 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 14 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2013 Cadillac XTS
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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.