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 (28.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 4.5× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 64 · 28.2% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 54 · 23.8% | Recalled | Recall 16V621000 |
| Electrical System | 27 · 11.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 16 · 7% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 · 5.3% | Recalled | Recall 14V285000 |
| Power Train | 11 · 4.8% | Recalled | Recall 14V393000 · Recall 20V692000 |
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 227 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 16V621000 · 2016 · reported 08/25/2016
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 14V393000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V072000 · 2020 · reported 02/10/2020
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V692000 · 2020 · reported 11/10/2020
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk 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.
“MY 2014 TAURUS LIMITED STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING, I HAD THE CV JOINT, TIE RODS, AND STRUTS REPLACED. THE CAR HASN'T BEEN…”NHTSA complaint 11279806 — filed 11/13/2019 · STEERING
“ON 31 OCTOBER 2019, I WAS BACKING MY CAR INTO MY GARAGE AND THE CAR STEERING LOCKED UP AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE…”NHTSA complaint 11279132 — filed 11/09/2019 · STEERING
“2014 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO POWER STEERING FAILURE AND REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION FOR VEHICLE MODEL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING CONTROL…”NHTSA complaint 11266233 — filed 10/16/2019 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 64 of 227 NHTSA complaints (28.2%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (54), electrical system (27), unspecified/other issues (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
227 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V621000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
