Dodge Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Ram 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 1500 | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 990 | 231 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 53 and 9 | 14 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 78,000 miles | 65,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 21 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 990 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 231 for the Toyota Tacoma. 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, 9 for the Toyota Tacoma.