Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
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 (48.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Steering complaints here are 7.9× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 284 · 48.9% | Recalled | Recall 15V340000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 96 · 16.5% | Recalled | Recall 16V621000 · Recall 15V812000 · Recall 13V227000 |
| Engine | 69 · 11.9% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 57 · 9.8% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 43 · 7.4% | Recalled | Recall 14V393000 |
| Suspension | 25 · 4.3% | Recalled | Recall 20V072000 |
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 581 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 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 15V340000 · 2015 · reported 06/02/2015
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, 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 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 15V812000 · 2015 · reported 12/02/2015
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in 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 13V227000 · 2013 · reported 05/31/2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V270000 · 2013 · reported 06/26/2013
If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child. 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
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.
“INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE IN MOTION OR STATIONARY AT ANY SPEED”NHTSA complaint 10972312 — filed 04/13/2017 · STEERING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING ABILITY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A…”NHTSA complaint 10968618 — filed 03/27/2017 · STEERING
“THE STEERING IS SUDDENLY VERY "LOOSE". IT WAS FINE ONE DAY AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE NEXT DAY. THE CAR JUST TURNED 60,000 MILES AND…”NHTSA complaint 10967464 — filed 03/21/2017 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 284 of 581 NHTSA complaints (48.9%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (96), engine (69), electrical system (57). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
581 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 25 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V040000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
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.
