2011 Ford Taurus reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Ford Taurus — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 251
- 54 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 46 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 20 injuries · 1 death · 2 fires
What owners report fails — 2011 Ford Taurus
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 46
- ENGINE 40
- STEERING 25
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15
- POWER TRAIN 15
4 recalls on record for the 2011 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA 16V247000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- NHTSA 15V040000 · 2015 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increas
- NHTSA 15V340000 · 2015 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, incr
- NHTSA 14V285000 · 2014 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford Taurus units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Ford Taurus reliable?
NHTSA has 251 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Ford Taurus and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (46 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford Taurus units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Taurus?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (46), engine (40), steering (25), unknown or other (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Ford Taurus?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.