Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma
The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Toyota Tacoma. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Ranger | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 171 | 349 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 0 | 12 and 8 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 45,000 miles | 35,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 27 | 20 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 171 complaints for the Ford Ranger and 349 for the Toyota Tacoma. 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: 8 for the Ford Ranger, 13 for the Toyota Tacoma.