2003 Ford Taurus vs 2003 Lexus LS430
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Ford Taurus | 2003 Lexus LS430 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,223 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 64 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,284 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Lexus LS430 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 316 | 1 |
| Suspension | 313 | 0 |
| Visibility | 191 | 0 |
| Structure | 111 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 97 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 88 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 67 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Water leaks | 97 | 0 |
| Stalling | 95 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 43 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
2003 Ford Taurus
2003 Lexus LS430
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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.