Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tundra
The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Ranger | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 260 | 184 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 14 and 2 | 11 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 50,000 miles | 69,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 27 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $3,700 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 260 complaints for the Ford Ranger and 184 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 2 stars for the Ford Ranger, 4 stars for the Toyota Tundra.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Ford Ranger, 10 for the Toyota Tundra.