2025 Nissan Frontier vs 2025 Ram 1500
The Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 86 to 76.9, on safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.5 and it flips.
2025 Nissan Frontier
The 2025 Nissan Frontier is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Frontier 2WD, is EPA-r…
2025 Ram 1500
The 2025 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 HFE 2WD, is E…
2025 Nissan Frontier
Clear winThe Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 86 to 76.9, on safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.5 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Frontieroverall 86 | 2025 Ram 1500overall 76.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91.4 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 91.6 | 48 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 66.7 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 86 | 76.9 |
Nissan Frontier: model-level data · Ram 1500: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.5 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Frontier
Top recalls
- highLatches/Locks/Linkages26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles
- minorExterior Lighting25V508000 · 13,719 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V324000 · 79,755 vehicles
Ram 1500
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
- highExterior Lighting26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V826000 · 72,509 vehicles
- highTires25V231000 · 10,423 vehicles
- highWheels24V794000 · 33,777 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Frontier | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Frontier 2WD | 1500 HFE 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,950 | $2,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Frontier or the 2025 Ram 1500?
The Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 86 to 76.9, on safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Frontier scores 86 and the 2025 Ram 1500 76.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Nissan Frontier or the 2025 Ram 1500?
2025 Nissan Frontier: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. 2025 Ram 1500: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.