Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra
The Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ram 1500 | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 146 | 54 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 3 and 2 | 0 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 5,000 miles | 18,000 miles |
| Recalls | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 25 | 18 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 146 complaints for the Ram 1500 and 54 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.
Safety recalls on file: 9 for the Ram 1500, 1 for the Toyota Tundra.