2008 Ford Taurus vs 2009 Ford Taurus
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 | 2008 Ford Taurus | 2009 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 175 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 17 | 14 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 34,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 44 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 10 |
| Steering | 35 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 18 |
| Engine | 20 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2008 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.