Ford Freestyle vs Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Ford Freestyle. At EPA assumptions that is about $450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Freestyle | Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,250 | 1,241 |
| Most reported problem | Cruise control | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 42 and 1 | 72 and 56 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 65,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 14 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 25 | 21 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,250 complaints for the Ford Freestyle and 1,241 for the Toyota RAV4. 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: 0 for the Ford Freestyle, 14 for the Toyota RAV4.