Ford Expedition vs Toyota 4RUNNER
The Toyota 4RUNNER is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford Expedition. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Expedition | Toyota 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,136 | 638 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 67 and 231 | 44 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 95,000 miles | 145,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 18 | 17 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,136 complaints for the Ford Expedition and 638 for the Toyota 4RUNNER. 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: 7 for the Ford Expedition, 0 for the Toyota 4RUNNER.