Ford Taurus vs Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Ford Taurus. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Taurus | Honda Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,759 | 1,267 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 104 and 12 | 165 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 90,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 25 | 22 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,759 complaints for the Ford Taurus and 1,267 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: 3 for the Ford Taurus, 5 for the Honda Accord.