Dodge Ram 2500 vs GMC Sonoma
The GMC Sonoma is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 13 MPG for the Dodge Ram 2500. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 2500 | GMC Sonoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 210 | 297 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 15 and 8 | 23 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 107,000 miles | 115,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 13 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 11 and 16 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $5,150 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 210 complaints for the Dodge Ram 2500 and 297 for the GMC Sonoma. 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: 0 for the Dodge Ram 2500, 2 for the GMC Sonoma.