Dodge Ram 1500 vs Nissan Titan
The Dodge Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Nissan Titan. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 1500 | Nissan Titan | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,637 | 1,104 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 163 and 25 | 15 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 87,000 miles | 68,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 14 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 13 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $4,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,637 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 1,104 for the Nissan Titan. 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 Ram 1500, 4 for the Nissan Titan.