Dodge Ram 2500 vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Dodge Ram 2500. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 2500 | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 365 | 321 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 21 and 18 | 24 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 136,000 miles | 137,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 14 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 12 and 16 | 20 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,800 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 365 complaints for the Dodge Ram 2500 and 321 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: 0 for the Dodge Ram 2500, 1 for the Toyota Tacoma.