2014 Ford Taurus vs 2014 Kia Cadenza
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Taurus | 2014 Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 229 | 110 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 117 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 48,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 64 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 4 |
| Engine | 16 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 13 |
| Power Train | 12 | 7 |
| Visibility | 4 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2014 Ford Taurus
2014 Kia Cadenza
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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.