2014 Chevrolet Impala vs 2014 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 | 2014 Chevrolet Impala | 2014 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 631 | 228 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2,028 | 82 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,510 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 220 | 29 |
| Steering | 138 | 64 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 104 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 83 | 9 |
| Engine | 56 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 54 |
| Exterior Lighting | 43 | 13 |
| Power Train | 37 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 33 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 26 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 22 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 20 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 5 |
2014 Chevrolet Impala
2014 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.