Nissan Frontier vs Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Nissan Frontier. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Frontier | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 196 | 1,076 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 22 and 3 | 39 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 2,000 miles | 29,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 16 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 22 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 196 complaints for the Nissan Frontier and 1,076 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: 6 for the Nissan Frontier, 16 for the Ram 1500.