Complaints
77
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:6,383 mi
#210 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:73,865 mi
Crash-related:3
#36 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:69,500 mi
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 18 | — | — | 6,383 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 3 | — | 73,865 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | — | 69,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 83,596 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,383
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,865
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,500
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,596
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Ford Taurus has 77 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (18 complaints, avg 6,383 mi); Unintended Acceleration (10 complaints, avg 73,865 mi); Airbags (6 complaints, avg 69,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 44,303 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Ford Taurus include 10 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Ford Taurus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Ford Taurus?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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