Chrysler 300 vs Ford Taurus: reliability compared
From 2006 to 2019, owners filed an average of 290 complaints per model year about the Chrysler 300 and 177 about the Ford Taurus.
Side by side
| Chrysler 300 | Ford Taurus | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2006-2019 | 2006-2019 |
| Owner complaints | 4,062 | 2,480 |
| Complaints per model year | 290 | 177 |
| Recalls | 29 | 21 |
| Years to avoid | 20062007200820122013 | 2013 |
| Best years | 201620172019 | 200720122016 |
| Most common problem | Electrical | Steering |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | 19-23 mpg combined (2019) | 19-21 mpg combined (2019) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| 300 | Taurus | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 1,386 | 298 |
| Airbags | 897 | 99 |
| Transmission | 761 | 238 |
| Engine | 539 | 393 |
| Fuel system | 284 | 314 |
| Brakes | 203 | 132 |
| Steering | 163 | 551 |
| Acceleration | 139 | 352 |
Questions about the Chrysler 300 vs Ford Taurus
Which is more reliable, the Chrysler 300 or the Ford Taurus?
Between 2006 and 2019, the Chrysler 300 has 5 years to avoid and the Ford Taurus 1. The Ford Taurus has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Ford Taurus drew fewer complaints per model year (177 vs 290), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Chrysler 300 or the Ford Taurus?
From 2006 to 2019, the Chrysler 300 was covered by 29 recalls and the Ford Taurus by 21.
What years of the Chrysler 300 and Ford Taurus should you avoid?
Chrysler 300: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2013. Ford Taurus: 2013.
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