Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Ram 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 990 | 260 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 53 and 9 | 14 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 78,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 22 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $2,800 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 990 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 260 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: 4 for the Dodge Ram 1500, 5 for the Ford Ranger.