2020 Ford Ranger vs 2020 Nissan Frontier
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 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 123 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 135 | 66 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,250 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 45 | 12 |
| Engine | 16 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 0 |
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
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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.