Ford Taurus SHO vs Saturn SC
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Taurus SHO | Saturn SC |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 154 | 379 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1999 | 1991–2002 |
| Worst model year | 1993 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 58 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Seats |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.4% | 26.1% |
Ford Taurus SHO by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
62
40.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
11.0%
Brakes
14
9.1%
Electrical System
11
7.1%
Suspension
11
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
6.5%
Body & Structure
7
4.5%
Other & Unspecified
4
2.6%
Saturn SC by year
What breaks
Seats
54
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
52
13.7%
Electrical System
47
12.4%
Seat Belts
39
10.3%
Airbags
30
7.9%
Brakes
29
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.3%
Body & Structure
15
4.0%