Nissan Frontier vs Ram 1500
The Nissan Frontier and the Ram 1500 are rated the same on fuel economy: 21 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Frontier | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 65 | 1,616 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 8 and 1 | 108 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 27,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 23 | 18 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 65 complaints for the Nissan Frontier and 1,616 for the Ram 1500. 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: 1 for the Nissan Frontier, 11 for the Ram 1500.