Ford F-150 vs Nissan Frontier
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 70 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Nissan Frontier. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 602 | 121 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 32 and 8 | 8 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 25,000 miles | 11,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 70 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 78 and 63 | 18 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,100 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 602 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 121 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: 13 for the Ford F-150, 1 for the Nissan Frontier.