Ford Taurus vs Hyundai Elantra
For 2008–2019 models, the Hyundai Elantra has 26.0 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
1.2× the Hyundai Elantra’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
Hyundai Elantra
26.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
15% fewer than the Ford Taurus
- Complaints
- 5,777
- Sold
- 2,226,129
- Recall campaigns
- 21
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2010, 2013 and 2017. Fewest: 2015. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 78,500 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 59,850 mi
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 77,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Taurus or the Hyundai Elantra?
For 2008–2019 models, the Hyundai Elantra has 26.0 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 Hyundai Elantra?
The most-reported problem on the Hyundai Elantra is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 78,500 miles.
Which Ford Taurus and Hyundai Elantra years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Taurus: 2013–2015; Hyundai Elantra: 2010, 2013 and 2017.
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.