1999 Ford Taurus vs 1999 Saab 9-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Ford Taurus | 1999 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 874 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 178 | 55 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 61 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 79,570 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 180 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 109 | 1 |
| Steering | 106 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 99 | 1 |
| Power Train | 91 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 81 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 22 |
| Seat Belts | 60 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 44 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 37 | 0 |
| Stalling | 36 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 29 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
1999 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.