Ford F-150 vs Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,364 | 750 |
| Most reported problem | Wipers, windshield & visibility | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 66 and 42 | 11 and 12 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 62,000 miles | 93,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 18 | 19 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,364 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 750 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: 3 for the Ford F-150, 3 for the Nissan Frontier.