2005 Ford Ranger vs 2005 Nissan Titan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 289 | 891 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 30 | 106 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–23 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,000 mi | 66,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 469 |
| Air Bags | 132 | 18 |
| Suspension | 26 | 65 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 57 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 62 |
| Engine | 7 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 60 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 34 | 12 |
| Stalling | 21 | 64 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 43 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 20 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 9 |
2005 Ford Ranger
2005 Nissan Titan
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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.