Dodge Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra
The Dodge Ram 1500 and the Toyota Tundra are rated the same on fuel economy: 17 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 1500 | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 721 | 461 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 48 and 9 | 31 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 67,000 miles | 48,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 19 | 15 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 721 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 461 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 Ram 1500, 12 for the Toyota Tundra.