2024 Ford Ranger
2024 model shown · Photo: Just a Man, CC BY 4.0

Midsize pickups · P703 generation

2024 Ford Ranger: reliability, problems and cost to own

Think twice Well below average

It scores 14 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $18,451 to own, including $3,565 in repairs.

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

Reliability

14/100

Well below average

Repairs, 5 years

$3,565

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

22 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$27,749

$24,419 – $31,079, estimate

Recalls

13

on record

Owner complaints

96

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$1,135
Electrical system$628
Steering$570
Engine & cooling$499
Driver-assist & stability$257
Body, glass & interior$177

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 2024 Ford Ranger a year to avoid?

Yes. It scores 14 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024. The 2022 and 2023 Ranger scored much better.

Is the 2024 Ford Ranger reliable?

It scores 14 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,565 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2024 Ford Ranger cost to own?

About $18,451 over 5 years: $5,613 in lost value, $3,565 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $27,749 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 2024 Ford Ranger have?

13 recalls on record with NHTSA.