2010 Ford Ranger vs 2010 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Ford Ranger | 2010 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 156 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 107 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–24 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,175 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 128 | 19 |
| Power Train | 1 | 15 |
| Engine | 4 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2010 Ford Ranger
2010 Nissan Frontier
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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.