2006 Ford Ranger vs 2006 Toyota Tacoma
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 | 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 271 | 782 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 329 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 66 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–23 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 73,908 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 26 | 242 |
| Air Bags | 174 | 76 |
| Suspension | 20 | 154 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 147 |
| Power Train | 4 | 56 |
| Steering | 5 | 40 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 25 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 33 | 264 |
| Stalling | 11 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 46 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
2006 Ford Ranger
2006 Toyota Tacoma
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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.