Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tundra
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Tundra has 17.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 24.2 for the Ford Ranger. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Ranger
24.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Toyota Tundra’s rate
- Complaints
- 2,163
- Sold
- 894,403
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008. Fewest: 2012 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 82,250 mi
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Body and panel corrosion
Typically around 104,604 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 110,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 72,675 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 85,500 mi
Toyota Tundra
17.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
26% fewer than the Ford Ranger
- Complaints
- 2,415
- Sold
- 1,346,303
- Recall campaigns
- 42
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2022. Fewest: 2009 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 34,500 mi
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Body and panel corrosion
Typically around 107,400 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 28,904 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 23,200 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 87,424 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Ranger or the Toyota Tundra?
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Tundra has 17.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Ranger has 24.2, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Ranger?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Ranger is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 82,250 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Tundra?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Tundra is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 34,500 miles.
Which Ford Ranger and Toyota Tundra years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Ranger: 2008; Toyota Tundra: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2022.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.