2008 Ford Ranger vs 2008 GMC Canyon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 326 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 954 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–23 | 17–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,500 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 295 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 15 |
| Engine | 4 | 14 |
| Structure | 10 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
2008 Ford Ranger
2008 GMC Canyon
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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.