Dodge Dakota vs Ford F-150
The Dodge Dakota is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-150. 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-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 294 | 788 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 42 and 6 | 61 and 124 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 90,000 miles | 117,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 25 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 294 complaints for the Dodge Dakota and 788 for the Ford F-150. 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: 0 for the Dodge Dakota, 2 for the Ford F-150.