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) | 3,976 | 65 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 103 and 48 | 8 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 72,000 miles | 27,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 23 | 19 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 3,976 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 65 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, 1 for the Nissan Frontier.