Chevrolet S10 vs Ford Ranger
The Chevrolet S10 is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Ford Ranger. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet S10 | Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 881 | 533 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 136 and 14 | 53 and 22 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 79,000 miles | 117,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 27 | 19 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 881 complaints for the Chevrolet S10 and 533 for the Ford Ranger. 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: 7 for the Chevrolet S10, 2 for the Ford Ranger.