2014 Chrysler 300 vs 2014 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 | 2014 Chrysler 300 | 2014 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 229 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 311 | 82 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 72 | 29 |
| Power Train | 69 | 12 |
| Steering | 11 | 64 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 55 |
| Engine | 25 | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 11 |
2014 Chrysler 300
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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.