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2009 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

43/100

#9 most-complained of 15 Taurus years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2009 Ford Taurus has 64 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 43 out of 100 — #9 highest of 15 Taurus model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (33 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries.

Complaints
64
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
9 / 1
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17.5 city / 26 hwy

Top 2009 Ford Taurus problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine33 (52%)
  2. Brakes7 (11%)
  3. Airbags6 (9%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (9%)
  5. Other5 (8%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain5 (8%)
  7. Electrical System4 (6%)
  8. Fuel System2 (3%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)
2009 Ford Taurus complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2009Oct 2009Aug 2010Jun 2011Jan 2013Jun 2015Apr 2017Nov 2020
74 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2009 to Sep 2023; peak Jun 2009 (5).

2009 Ford Taurus recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 Ford Taurus fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17.5 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2009 compared with other Taurus years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Good36149020
2008Caution50175120.5
2009Good4364020
2010Avoid86204320.5
2011Caution71187420.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Ford Taurus a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Ford Taurus ranks #9 of 15 among Taurus model years (Complaint Index 43/100, verdict: Good). It has 64 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Taurus?
The most reported problem areas are engine (33 complaints), brakes (7 complaints), and airbags (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 31,375 miles.
Does the 2009 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Ford Taurus in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Ford Taurus?
EPA rates the 2009 Ford Taurus at 20 MPG combined (17.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.