2012 Ford Taurus
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Taurus. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 17% of complaints. Next are electrical system (16%) and body & structure (16%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 102 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 17% of complaints
- Recalls
- 5
- Fuel economy
- 20 to 22 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Taurus. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 17% of complaints. Next are electrical system (16%) and body & structure (16%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Ford Taurus
Recalls
The 2012 Ford Taurus is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2012 Ford Taurus. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 28 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Ford Taurus earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.