Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Ford Taurus has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 204 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V247000 Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V040000 Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V285000 Water Intrusion may cause License Plate Lamp Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Power Train 36 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 24 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19 complaints
Of the 204 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 204 complaints, owners report 16 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Ford Taurus has a few recalls, notably related to air bags and door handles, and a considerable amount of complaints, particularly regarding steering, engine, and powertrain problems. These issues indicate below-average reliability and possibly costly repairs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery check and replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Engine misfiring
- Unusual brake noise
- Delayed gear shifts
- Flickering dashboard lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.