Ford Taurus vs Toyota Camry
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 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 23,982 | 23,397 |
| Model years covered | 1977–2019 | 1983–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 1,482 | 3,872 |
| Fires reported | 685 | 560 |
| Injuries reported | 926 | 2,077 |
| Deaths reported | 38 | 77 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.1% | 28.1% |
Ford Taurus by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
3,718
15.5%
Suspension
3,366
14.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3,035
12.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2,128
8.9%
Electrical System
1,721
7.2%
Brakes
1,501
6.3%
Steering
1,445
6.0%
Body & Structure
1,088
4.5%
Toyota Camry by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3,184
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
2,787
11.9%
Brakes
2,311
9.9%
Body & Structure
1,803
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,765
7.5%
Airbags
1,698
7.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
1,548
6.6%
Other & Unspecified
1,490
6.4%