2018 Ford Taurus vs 2018 Honda Accord
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 Ford Taurus | 2018 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 1,875 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 307 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 35 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 26–47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | 24,970 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 552 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 337 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 303 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 289 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 249 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 165 |
| Power Train | 7 | 136 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 111 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 0 | 180 |
| Stalling | 0 | 171 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 159 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 138 |
| Overheating | 0 | 84 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 66 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 46 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 22 |
2018 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.