Dodge Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Ram 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 1500 | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 635 | 218 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 32 and 7 | 20 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 43,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 15 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 635 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 218 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: 4 for the Dodge Ram 1500, 15 for the Toyota Tundra.