Dodge Dakota vs Toyota Tundra
The Dodge Dakota is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. At EPA assumptions that is about $650 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Dakota | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 946 | 648 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 71 and 23 | 39 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 38,000 miles | 87,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 22 | 15 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 946 complaints for the Dodge Dakota and 648 for the Toyota Tundra. 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: 5 for the Dodge Dakota, 3 for the Toyota Tundra.