Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Nissan Frontier | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 4,485 | 10,502 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2026 | 1978–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 219 | 977 |
| Fires reported | 62 | 386 |
| Injuries reported | 128 | 598 |
| Deaths reported | 10 | 35 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.3% | 19% |
Nissan Frontier by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
997
22.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
828
18.5%
Engine & Cooling
675
15.1%
Electrical System
307
6.8%
Airbags
300
6.7%
Brakes
225
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
175
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
125
2.8%
Ford Ranger by year
What breaks
Airbags
1,899
18.1%
Brakes
988
9.4%
Tires
900
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
898
8.6%
Body & Structure
753
7.2%
Electrical System
672
6.4%
Engine & Cooling
652
6.2%
Suspension
651
6.2%