2013 Dodge Charger vs 2013 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 | 2013 Dodge Charger | 2013 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 358 | 581 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 259 | 94 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,100 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 30 | 293 |
| Electrical System | 166 | 57 |
| Engine | 50 | 69 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 96 |
| Power Train | 48 | 44 |
| Air Bags | 40 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 54 | 61 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 20 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 59 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 63 |
2013 Dodge Charger
2013 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.