Dodge Dakota vs Ford F-250
The Dodge Dakota is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-250. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Dakota | Ford F-250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 159 | 183 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 15 and 10 | 6 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 153,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 25 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 159 complaints for the Dodge Dakota and 183 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: 1 for the Dodge Dakota, 6 for the Ford F-250.