Dodge Dakota vs Ford F-250
The Dodge Dakota is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Ford F-250. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,000 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Dakota | Ford F-250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 161 | 145 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 11 and 5 | 5 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 75,000 miles | 94,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 161 complaints for the Dodge Dakota and 145 for the Ford F-250. 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: 4 for the Dodge Dakota, 5 for the Ford F-250.