Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Ram 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 884 | 179 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 42 and 2 | 4 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 67,000 miles | 36,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 21 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 884 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 179 for the Ford Ranger. 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: 2 for the Dodge Ram 1500, 7 for the Ford Ranger.