Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tundra
The Nissan Frontier is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 101 | 217 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 7 and 0 | 11 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 45,000 miles | 80,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 23 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 101 complaints for the Nissan Frontier and 217 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: 3 for the Nissan Frontier, 3 for the Toyota Tundra.