Ford Taurus vs Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Ford Taurus. At EPA assumptions that is about $550 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Taurus | Honda Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 680 | 1,429 |
| Most reported problem | Cruise control | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 75 and 17 | 133 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 90,000 miles | 101,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 21 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 680 complaints for the Ford Taurus and 1,429 for the Honda Accord. 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: 2 for the Ford Taurus, 6 for the Honda Accord.