Ford F-150 vs Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,450 | 101 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 57 and 21 | 7 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 59,000 miles | 45,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 22 | 19 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,450 complaints for the Ford F-150 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: 4 for the Ford F-150, 3 for the Nissan Frontier.