Chevrolet Colorado vs Nissan Frontier
The Chevrolet Colorado is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Nissan Frontier. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 221 | 121 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 0 | 8 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 8,000 miles | 11,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 25 | 18 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 221 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 121 for the Nissan Frontier. 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: 3 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 1 for the Nissan Frontier.