Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 20 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 Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 196 | 650 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 22 and 3 | 10 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 2,000 miles | 28,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 20 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 196 complaints for the Nissan Frontier and 650 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 4 stars for the Nissan Frontier, 5 stars for the Toyota Tundra.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Nissan Frontier, 13 for the Toyota Tundra.