Nissan Frontier vs Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Nissan Frontier. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Frontier | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 121 | 346 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 8 and 4 | 20 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 11,000 miles | 17,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 21 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $4,000 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 121 complaints for the Nissan Frontier and 346 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.