Ford Ranger
Photo: F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, CC BY-SA 2.0

Midsize pickups · P375 generation

2023 Ford Ranger: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 70 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,561 to own, including $2,050 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Ranger.

Reliability

70/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,050

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$8,870

23 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$25,373

$22,328 – $28,418, estimate

Recalls

4

on record

Owner complaints

18

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Transmission & drivetrain$657
Engine & cooling$443
Electrical system$224
Steering$221
Driver-assist & stability$175
Brakes$106

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Ford Ranger

Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (70/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202414/100
202370/100
202260/100
202130/100
202046/100
201920/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2023 Ford Ranger a year to avoid?

No. It scores 70 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024.

Is the 2023 Ford Ranger reliable?

It scores 70 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,050 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2023 Ford Ranger cost to own?

About $15,561 over 5 years: $4,641 in lost value, $2,050 in repairs and $8,870 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,373 today.

What are the best years of the Ford Ranger?

Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (70/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Ranger have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.