2025 Ford Ranger vs 2025 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Ford Ranger | 2025 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 39 | 96 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 39 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 38 |
| Power Train | 13 | 19 |
| Engine | 12 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 10 |
| Suspension | 1 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2025 Ford Ranger
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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.