Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Steering (20.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 41 · 20.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 37 · 18.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 27 · 13.2% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 · 11.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 18 · 8.8% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 · 6.9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 204 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 15V040000 · 2015 · reported 01/28/2015
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V285000 · 2014 · reported 05/29/2014
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V247000 · 2016 · reported 04/26/2016
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“02/09/2016. I WAS STATIONARY AT A STOP LIGHT. I LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER.I LOST ALL POWER STEERING FUNCTIONS. THE DASHBOARD MESSAGE SAID TO PUT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10825620 — filed 02/11/2016 · STEERING
“TWO DAYS BEFORE THE INCIDENT, THE STEERING ON THE CAR STARTED MAKING A NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BEING TURNED, SIMILAR TO SOMETHING RUBBING…”NHTSA complaint 10505651 — filed 04/09/2013 · STEERING
“2010 FORD TAURUS SHO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN FIRST GEAR AFTER A STOP. ONE TO TWO SECOND HESITATION AND THEN…”NHTSA complaint 10378790 — filed 01/26/2011 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 41 of 204 NHTSA complaints (20.1%), followed by engine (37), power train (27), vehicle speed control (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
204 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V040000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
