2020 Ford Ranger vs 2020 Toyota Tundra
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 | 2020 Ford Ranger | 2020 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 123 | 45 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 135 | 159 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 14–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,250 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 45 | 2 |
| Engine | 16 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2020 Ford Ranger
2020 Toyota Tundra
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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.