We Ranked the Best Compact Pickup Trucks for 2024 and 2025 (2024)

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What is the most reliable small truck? ›

Our top-rated large pickup truck is the Ram 1500. It should come as no surprise that the Ram offers impressive towing and hauling capabilities.

No surprise here: The Ford F-series has been America's best-selling vehicle for more than four decades straight, and the familiar pickup continues to dominate the market in 2024.

Can Trucks Last 300,000 Miles? Tundra models from 2013, 2015, and 2018 are also worth noting. The 2021 model has a four out of five reliability rating from Consumer Reports. 300,000 miles should be no problem for the Tundra if well maintained, assuming owners are driving their work truck about 20,000 miles a year.

A repeat for Colorado: The mid-size pickup also earned MotorTrend's prestigious award in 2015 and 2016.

In 2023, the Ford F-350 Super Duty claimed the throne as the most durable model, with a 49.1% chance of crossing the 250,000-mile mark and beyond. The study's findings underscore a continuing trend in the automotive industry.

The primary difference lies in their target market. GMC trucks are designed for luxury users, offering more features and a higher price tag. On the other hand, Chevrolet trucks are designed for the average truck buyer, offering affordability while still providing plenty of features.

Nissan claims the number 1 satisfaction rating among truck brands. In the highly competitive truck industry, customer satisfaction is a key factor that can make or break a brand's success. The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study has named Nissan the No. 1 truck brand in customer satisfaction.

While it is a highly popular concept nowadays to have a hybrid pickup truck, the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid pickup is one of the most unreliable pickup trucks on the market.

Which pickup truck breaks down the most? ›

Even though Ford has been one of the top-selling trucks for numerous years, the Triton motor found in the early 2000s was a huge mistake. Along with those trucks, the 2008 Ford F-250 and F-350 only had a reliability rating of 6 out of 100, making them the most unreliable trucks on the road.

The Ram 3500 took the "Most Likely to Last 250,00 Miles" top spot in 2024. It had a 42.6% chance of lasting 250,000 miles, or 2.2x the average. In 2023, the Ford F-350 Super Duty claimed the throne as the most durable model, with a 49.1% chance of crossing the 250,000-mile mark and beyond.

The 1967-1972 Chevrolet C/K pickup is one of the most reliable classic trucks you can drive. They're durable and reliable enough to be your everyday vehicle — even 50 years after Chevy manufactured them. Plus, they're easy to drive and more comfortable than other early-stage pickups.

The Ford Maverick pickup non-hybrid/electric is the most fuel-efficient small truck with an EPA rating of 37 MPG. The second-ranked Hyundai SANTA CRUZ pickup non-hybrid/electric also earns 23 MPG.