| Model | Recalls per year | Total recalls | Years | Year with fewest | Most reported by owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier | 1.9 | 15 | 2015–2022 | 2015 | Electrical System |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 1.9 | 15 | 2015–2022 | 2020 | Steering |
| GMC Canyon | 2.1 | 17 | 2015–2022 | 2020 | Steering |
| Toyota Tacoma | 3.0 | 24 | 2015–2022 | 2021 | Power Train |
| Nissan Titan | 3.6 | 29 | 2015–2022 | 2015 | Engine |
| Ford Ranger | 4.8 | 29 | 2016–2022 | 2016 | Power Train |
| Honda Ridgeline | 6.9 | 48 | 2015–2022 | 2015 | Electrical System |
| Toyota Tundra | 7.1 | 57 | 2015–2022 | 2021 | Engine |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 8.1 | 65 | 2015–2022 | 2017 | Engine |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 9.1 | 73 | 2015–2022 | 2022 | Engine |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 11.1 | 89 | 2015–2022 | 2015 | Power Train |
| Ram 2500 | 11.6 | 93 | 2015–2022 | 2021 | Service Brakes |
| Ford F-150 | 17.1 | 137 | 2015–2022 | 2019 | Power Train |
| Ram 1500 | 17.2 | 138 | 2015–2022 | 2017 | Engine |
How to read this table
A recall campaign is a defect the manufacturer or NHTSA found serious enough to fix for free. Counting campaigns per model year lets models with different year ranges be compared. Owner complaints are not ranked because totals grow with sales volume; the last column shows what owners report most, which tells an inspector where to look.
Read more: how to read NHTSA complaint data and how to check recalls before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Which used pickup trucks have the fewest recalls?
On this page, the Nissan Frontier averages the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns per model year among the pickup trucks we track. Recalls are one signal; always check the exact VIN.
Why not rank by owner complaints?
Complaint totals grow with the number of vehicles sold, so a best-seller can look worse than a rare model. We show recalls per model year and the component owners report most.
Does a recall mean a car is unsafe to buy?
Not by itself. A recall repaired by a franchised dealer fixes the problem at no cost. The risk is an open recall that was never done.
Sources
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