Ford F-150 vs Nissan Frontier
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 70 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Nissan Frontier. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 833 | 196 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 35 and 13 | 22 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 27,000 miles | 2,000 miles |
| Recalls | 23 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 70 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 78 and 63 | 18 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,100 | $3,350 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 833 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 196 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: 23 for the Ford F-150, 6 for the Nissan Frontier.