2008 Ford Taurus X Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

41Steering complaints

26.8%Of all 153 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING41 · 26.8%

POWER TRAIN33 · 21.6%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL26 · 17%

STRUCTURE:BODY11 · 7.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 6.5%

Share of the 153 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Ford Taurus X overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS X. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED…”NHTSA complaint 10894824 — filed 08/10/2016

“STEERING WHEEL ALWAYS BEEN LIKE I NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING BUT THEN GOT TIRES CHECKED OUT OK THEN STEERING WHEEL GOT HARD TO…”NHTSA complaint 10872293 — filed 06/03/2016

“2008 FORD TAURUS X. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STEERING LOCKING UP. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 10694541 — filed 12/22/2015

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Taurus X have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Ford Taurus X: 41 of 153 complaints on file (26.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Ford Taurus X have in total?

153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.