Ford Taurus SHO vs Subaru SVX
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 | Subaru SVX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 154 | 373 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1999 | 1990–1997 |
| Worst model year | 1993 | — |
| Best model year | 1997 | — |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.4% | 3.2% |
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%
Subaru SVX by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
276
74.0%
Suspension
24
6.4%
Brakes
13
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
2.7%
Electrical System
9
2.4%
Other & Unspecified
8
2.1%
Airbags
6
1.6%
Steering
6
1.6%