Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Nissan Frontier. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 65 | 170 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 8 and 1 | 16 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 27,000 miles | 40,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 23 | 21 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 65 complaints for the Nissan Frontier and 170 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.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Nissan Frontier, 6 for the Toyota Tacoma.