Chevrolet Lumina vs Ford Taurus
The Chevrolet Lumina and the Ford Taurus are rated the same on fuel economy: 21 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Lumina | Ford Taurus | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 615 | 542 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 38 and 9 | 32 and 29 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 127,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 25 | 18 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 615 complaints for the Chevrolet Lumina and 542 for the Ford Taurus. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 7 for the Chevrolet Lumina, 6 for the Ford Taurus.