Honda Ridgeline vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Honda Ridgeline. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Ridgeline | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 144 | 140 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 1 | 9 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 300 miles | 7,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 20 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 144 complaints for the Honda Ridgeline and 140 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Honda Ridgeline, 4 stars for the Toyota Tacoma.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Honda Ridgeline, 5 for the Toyota Tacoma.