1999 Ford Ranger vs 1999 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Ford Ranger | 1999 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 755 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 301 | 76 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 96 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–58 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 178 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 79 | 17 |
| Structure | 89 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 80 | 5 |
| Power Train | 67 | 12 |
| Visibility | 73 | 2 |
| Suspension | 67 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 92 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 5 |
| Stalling | 16 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
1999 Ford Ranger
1999 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.