Honda Ridgeline vs Nissan Frontier
The Honda Ridgeline and the Nissan Frontier are rated the same on fuel economy: 21 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Ridgeline | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 178 | 121 |
| Most reported problem | Lighting | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 3 and 5 | 8 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 32,000 miles | 11,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 18 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 178 complaints for the Honda Ridgeline 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: 5 for the Honda Ridgeline, 1 for the Nissan Frontier.