Ram 1500 vs. Nissan Frontier
Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Ram 1500
$691
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Nissan Frontier
$470
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Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
Above Average
The Ram 1500 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $691 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the 1500.
Excellent
The Nissan Frontier Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $470 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Frontier.
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Overall Car Ratings & Details
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The Ram 1500 ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“Overall awesome truck. Hopefully the last one I'll ever own in my lifetime. I only drive it about 5K Miles a year and only 28K miles after 5 years of ownership. Multiple FCA Recalls for the U...”
“Overall awesome truck. Hopefully the last one I'll ever own in my lifetime. I only drive it...”
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The Nissan Frontier ranks highest in interior and ranks lowest in value.
“My truck has 218,000 miles. I haven't had any major problems with it. Driving in the mountains of Western North Carolina it slows down a bit, but it will still accelerate on a 2-3% grade in fifth...”
“My truck has 218,000 miles. I haven't had any major problems with it. Driving in the mountains of...”