Dodge Ram 1500 vs Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Ram 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,000 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 1500 | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 983 | 101 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 51 and 15 | 7 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 69,000 miles | 45,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 19 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 983 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 101 for the Nissan Frontier. 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: 6 for the Dodge Ram 1500, 3 for the Nissan Frontier.