2018 Chrysler 300 vs 2018 Ford Taurus
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 | 2018 Chrysler 300 | 2018 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 153 | 49 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 225 | 74 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,078 mi | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 69 | 7 |
| Power Train | 17 | 7 |
| Structure | 7 | 11 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 7 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
2018 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.