It would be hard to determine the most reliable truck that ever hauled somebody’s bedroom suite to their new house. If you’re in the business of putting your truck to the test daily, reliability and dependability are paramount. You won’t want to be in a situation where your truck won’t start. Trucks are expensive to maintain, and even more expensive to fix.
J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependablity Study has rated three-year-old trucks based on design and defect issues their owners noted. If you’re looking for the most reliable truck, one of these haulers won’t let you down.
It’s the first year of the new Silverado HD body style and, surprisingly, their owners think the world of them. That’s not something often said of the first year of any new vehicle redesign. The gas job of the 2014 Silverado HD has 4.10 gears for incredible towing capabilities, and the optional bulletproof Duramax turbodiesel engine and Allison transmission are a carryover from the previous generation.
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With the reliability of the powertrain, it’s not so shocking that people love this truck. Both the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD are included here, which are the real workhorses of the Chevy lineup. The interior and electrical problems, including widespread recalls, don’t seem to faze these hardworking folks quite so much.
The 2014 Ford F150, on the other hand, is the last model year in its generation. Ford had since the 2009 model year to work out the kinks, and that’s just what they did. The broken spark plug problem had been corrected and fun-loving variants like the F150 Tremor with a twin-turbo V6 were introduced.
America’s best-selling pickup truck just couldn’t stay the course. The 2015 model year saw an aluminum body and with polarizing opinions all over the interweb. And although the new truck is significantly classier, people just love their 12th-gen F150s.
The third generation of F-Series Superduty trucks came into the picture in the 2011 model year. It’s a hot truck, and it has a loyal following. Luckily, the 6.0-liter Powerstroke engine was long gone already, otherwise popular opinion could be dramatically different.
Under the hood, either a gas 6.2-liter Boss V8, a 6.8-liter Triton V10 gas job or a 6.7-liter Powerstroke diesel engine can be found. The diesel behemoth hauls anything you want, courtesy of 800 lb-ft of torque.
Nearly an exact copy of the Silverado HD, the Sierra HD is a popular truck for sure. Like the Silverado HD, the turbodiesel Duramax engine is a popular choice.
Truck buyers also had the option of a factory-installed spray-in bedliner. The front of the truck looks a little different, and dare-we-say classier, than the Silverado. And to spruce up an already nice truck, the Denali trim level equips the Sierra HD with the finest implements you’ll find in any pickup truck on the continent. No wonder their owners adore them.
In 2014, the Honda Ridgeline was getting long in the tooth. It had been around for 10 years, largely unchanged in design, so Honda packed it in for a little while. But that last year, the 2014 model year, was still just as popular and dependable as ever.
It could be the 3.5-liter engine Honda is known best for. It could be the i-VTM4 AWD system. Or it could be the comfort of driving an SUV with the function of a small pickup…but probably not. Nearly everyone remembers the Ridgeline best for its in-bed trunk and dual-action tailgate (A tailgate protector is one of the top 10 truck accessories, FYI). And those side stanchions that made it stand out like a sore thumb.
In fuel economy, the 2014 Nissan Frontier was a dog. In technology, the Frontier was seriously behind the times, and in shape and aerodynamics, it’s anything but efficient. But damn, the Frontier is a fun truck to drive.
Take a Frontier PRO-4X out for a spin. You’ll love the feel of its Bilstein shocks slamming over bumps. You’ll chirp the tires courtesy of its 4.0-liter V6 engine. And you’ll never doubt its 4WD capabilities, pounding back country gravel roads or farmer’s fields (we don’t condone this). It’s not pretty or modern, but it sure is dependable.
In 2014, one of the most impressive redesigns happens to be the Toyota Tundra. This phenomenal truck took an already amazing lineage and made it even sexier. The front grille grins widely through chrome, and the beefy exterior had some refined body lines chiseled out. The interior was redone with some pretty spectacular results. You won’t find nicer seats or a more sophisticated layout in a truck.
Under the truck, the bones remained largely unchanged. The 4.0-liter V6, 4.6-liter V8, and sturdy 5.7-liter V8 were all available just like the year before. There was no need to switch it up, though, because why change a good thing, right?
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