Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tundra
The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient at 58 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Ranger | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 687 | 543 |
| Most reported problem | Body & structure | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 85 and 10 | 37 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 85,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 58 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 62 and 54 | 15 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,300 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 687 complaints for the Ford Ranger and 543 for the Toyota Tundra. 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 Ranger, 2 for the Toyota Tundra.