Ford Taurus vs Honda Civic
For 2008–2019 models, the Honda Civic has 16.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 30.5 for the Ford Taurus. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2008–2019), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Taurus
30.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.9× the Honda Civic’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,950
- Sold
- 638,976
- Recall campaigns
- 19
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2013–2015. Fewest: 2009, 2012, 2017 and 2019. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 92,000 mi
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Coil and leaf springs
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 88,522 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 90,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 87,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Honda Civic
16.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
47% fewer than the Ford Taurus
- Complaints
- 6,183
- Sold
- 3,814,566
- Recall campaigns
- 27
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008 and 2016. Fewest: 2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 40,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 41,000 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 46,600 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 31,307 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Taurus or the Honda Civic?
For 2008–2019 models, the Honda Civic has 16.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Taurus has 30.5, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Taurus?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Taurus is stalling and no-start, typically around 92,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Civic?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Civic is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 83,000 miles.
Which Ford Taurus and Honda Civic years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Taurus: 2013–2015; Honda Civic: 2008 and 2016.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.