MYRModel Year Report

1983 Ford Taurus

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1983 Ford Taurus
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:43:51.051Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Taurus Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 104 complaints 1987: 259 complaints 1987 1988: 341 complaints 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1991: 659 complaints 1992: 694 complaints 1992 1993: 1565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1995: 1208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1195 complaints 2001: 1037 complaints 2002: 1426 complaints 2002 2003: 1223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 78 complaints 2012 2013: 583 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 79 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2017 2018: 47 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2019
1983: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19831
19844
19852
1986104
1987259
1988341
1989570
1990392
1991659
1992694
19931565
1994931
19951208
1996825
1997770
1998545
1999874
20001195
20011037
20021426
20031223
2004375
2005774
2006318
2007149
2008175
200964
2010204
2011187
201278
2013583
2014229
2015269
201679
201744
201847
201915

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

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WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE, WHICH ALLOWED LAP/SHOULDER HARNESS TO DISENGAGE FROM DRIVER, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950117

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Ford Taurus — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ■ 2002 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 1983 Ford Taurus reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Ford Taurus?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 Ford Taurus have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.