Chevrolet C1500 vs Dodge Dakota
The Dodge Dakota is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Chevrolet C1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet C1500 | Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 25 | 88 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 0 and 1 | 5 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 147,000 miles | |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 22 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 25 complaints for the Chevrolet C1500 and 88 for the Dodge Dakota. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet C1500, 3 for the Dodge Dakota.