Truck reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 220 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 66 posts to rank the best Truck brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/whatcarshouldIbuy, r/snowrunner, r/regularcarreviews, r/Diesel, r/camping. Top-rated brands include Ford (4.3/5), Toyota (4.8/5), Chevrolet (4.3/5).
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Reviews220
Subreddits26
Posts66
Brands51
Products66
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#1
Ford
4.3
(65)
"F250 tremor with a carli setup. Diesel of course"
"2016-2018 ford heavy duty with the 6.7l I’ve heard are dead nuts reliable."
"F150 with a 5.0."
"Friends do, and they all have good experience with their Ford F150 or GMC Sierra 1500 trucks."
"We had two F150s used for towing two 1100lb mares in both a fully aluminum bp and... with zero issues going across state."
"You need a UNIBODY model for this use case. Ford Maverick."
"Ecoboost F150 is probably your best bet tbh."
"Ford Ranger with the 2.7 ecoboost. One of fords best engines."
"Get the twin turbo. it pulls like a dream."
"I would recommend the 3.5 EB over the V8."
#2
Toyota
4.8
(26)
"Toyotas are always gonna be a good pick"
"Find a used Toyota Tacoma. It’ll run forever"
"Tacoma is the 2nd best vehicle ever to get aftermarket accessories."
"For $20k, i would recommend a 2017 or newer base model toyota tacoma."
"We paid $6,500 for an '06 Tundra with 215k miles on it to tow our 23' travel trailer."
"Get yourself a used Tacoma. My 2007 has served me well for 5 years so far, no issues."
"One word: Hilux"
"I'm a big fan of my Tacoma Access cab with the 6 ft bed and aluminum camper shell."
"I’ve had two Tacomas since 2003, and for me it’s the perfect size truck."
"A Tacoma is going to be your best option in my opinion."
#3
Chevrolet
4.3
(24)
"I am running one in a 2023 Z71 colorado. Tows great and got about 24mpg."
"I have 2021 double cab Chevy 2500, 6.5 bed, gas. Fisher 8.6 vplow xv2 and with a little weight in the back handles MN winter."
"The Chevy is the only choice, by miles."
"Chevy or GMC Sierra 1500 with the 3.0 duramax. I get 25-30 mpg on the highway."
"My Silverado is perfect for camping."
"I’ve been in a Chevy Colorado since 2016. For me, it’s the perfect setup."
"Extended cab Silverado with a 5.3 and a long box should be well attainable for that price."
"Lly or lbz Duramax with egr delete and y bridge kit!!"
"I’d go for a LBZ duramax or a manual transmission 5.9 Cummins for a workhorse."
"Always a new Colorado or Tacoma"
#4
Nissan
4.1
(13)
"Before they are gone (model was discontinued for 2025), the Nissan titan."
"Post-2010 2nd generation Nissan Frontier. Nearly as reliable as a Tacoma, but they cost about half as much."
"Post-2011 Frontier 4L. It's basic but rock solid, and will have the lowest miles at an age/price point compared to any competing truck."
"There's also the 2nd Nissian Frontier and the Titan."
"Nissan Frontier, any year"
"Consider a Nissan Frontier instead of the Taco?"
"I personally like the Nissan titans, I really liked mine and the 5.6 is a pretty solid engine."
"Titan XD with the Cummins?"
"You might be able to find a 22 frontier used for that."
"Nissan Frontier. Most nissans have a bad rap for the crap cvt trans in the cars."
#5
BOAR
4.8
(8)
"The Boar is my go to for Eurasian regions."
"BOAR > rest"
"Pulled the trigger on the Boar."
"I used the Boar in normal Amur. It was a beast - very capable."
"Boar in Russia (god I love the Boar)."
"I will say the BOAR is great."
"Boar is an excellent choice, but is also a fairly large."
"The BOAR is very solid as well, but it’ll chew through fuel."
#6
Ram
4.5
(8)
"In my opinion, I’d go for a ram 2500. Having a diesel is really nice."
"I'm dreaming of a Ram 2500 or 3500 short wheelbase with a Cummins engine."
"01 Ram 2500. Best diesel I have ever owned."
"I like the 2013/14-2018 Ram CTD. Best version of the 6.7 Cummins in my opinion and a solid truck."
"Ram 1500, pro master van, Chevy express, non ecoboost F150"
"If you're getting a full size either ram1500 with hemi or 5.0 coyote f150."
"My '04.5 dually ram is a pretty damn good truck."
"I personally chose a 2014 Ram 2500 crew cab long bed."
#7
GMC
4.3
(7)
"The Duramax is better in every capacity."
"Not sure if it’s been mentioned but gmc canyons are pretty good. I love mine."
"GMC Canyon Duramax?"
"Get a pre 2005 gmc sierra, or import a diesel toyota hilux from 25 years ago"
"6.0s are great gassers."
"GMC vortec 305 2wd all day."
"My parents bought the GMC. 4.3L V6 with 5 speed and locking diff. It was a good truck."
#8
Voron
4.6
(5)
"It's the best Russian off-road truck if you ask me."
"Try Voron AE, out of all 'ordinary truck like types' it was the choice for me."
"My recommendation would be Voron Grad. It's fast, powerful, as good in mud as the Tayga."
"Try Voron D-53233."
"The 3 Voron trucks are good as well."
#9
Dodge
3.5
(6)
"I've plowed commercially in a 2005 Dodge 2500 diesel for 15 winters now (and counting)."
"5.9 or 7.3. Done (someone had to say it) This really would be my advice though."
"I own an older dodge with the cummins."
"The Dodge because it's the cheapest one."
"Be "unique" and get a Ram D100 from that era."
"Dodges rot from the inside out."
#10
Honda
4.3
(4)
"Definitely ridgeline or ford maverick hybrid"
"Honda Ridgeline is my next ride"
"Even the Honda Ridgeline would be great."
"Check out the Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier. The brand new Tacomas may not be the most reliable."
#11
MAN
4.0
(3)
"Most Man truck, the new daf xd xf xg."
"MAN TGX is a great truck."
"I recommend MAN TGX GX."
#12
Scania
5.0
(2)
"Probably Scania R/S or the Volvo FH16, all of them solid choices."
"Scania R/S is my go to for this but Volvo is decent too."
#13
Toyota Tundra
4.5
(2)
"Reliable."
"Toyota tundra. Tacoma. Even Nissan Frontiers."
#14
Toyota Tacoma
4.5
(2)
"Just buy a Tacoma. Any year, it won’t go wrong. It’ll never skip a beat."
"The new Tacoma can be had in a 6 speed manual without the trans issues."
#15
Azov
4.5
(2)
"Azov 7 and Tayga is all you ever need in that region"
"Azov 64131 and Royal BM17."
#16
KOLOB
4.0
(2)
"Or one of the KOLOB brothers."
"The pair of kolobs are great choices, but also very large."
#17
Leer HF650M
4.0
(2)
"I prefer the quad fold design and the ability to stand it completely upright."
"Better than bakflip is all I can say."
#18
Ford F-150
4.0
(2)
"People sleep on these because they want the V8 or the turbo."
"2.7 eco boost f150 seem to be ok."
#19
Chevy
4.0
(2)
"I would rather go with Silverado, Sierra, or Tundra."
"I could see a 90s half ton chevy fitting a role as described."
#20
Chevrolet Silverado
3.5
(2)
"For $40k you can get a 4wd single cab Silverado."
"Silverado ain’t bad around year 2013ish."
#21
Honda Ridgeline
3.5
(2)
"Honda ridgeline"
"Maybe you should consider a Honda Ridgeline."
#22
Ram 1500
3.5
(2)
"Hemi or pentastar Ram 1500s with the zf8 are actually pretty reliable."
"I’m not big fan of ram 1500 but the 5.7 hemi seems to be decent also."
#23
Kid Galaxy
5.0
(1)
"My wife bought my kids a pair of Kid Galaxy RC trucks a couple years ago, and they work great."
#24
DeeRC
5.0
(1)
"Love my DeeRC H16E, quick on 2S, fast on 3S, handles and tracks really well."
#25
Scania EV
5.0
(1)
"I like the Scania EV or Renault EV, they're great."
#26
Renault EV
5.0
(1)
"I like the Scania EV or Renault EV, they're great."
#27
Detroit
5.0
(1)
"My vote is retired fire truck. That's what I have with a Detroit series 40 and I love it."
#28
Tayga
5.0
(1)
"The tayga you get in Tamyr is great!"
#29
Nissan Frontier
4.0
(1)
"Even Nissan Frontiers."
#30
Ford Ranger
4.0
(1)
"I’m leaning towards the new ranger if that helps."
#31
Chevrolet Colorado
4.0
(1)
"Find a dealer that can negotiate a Trail Boss Colorado."
#32
Wltoys
4.0
(1)
"Wltoys 144001."
#33
Volvo
4.0
(1)
"Volvo FH 16."
#34
DAF
4.0
(1)
"I mainly use the new DAF, so DAF 2021 XF, XG, XG+ and DAF XD."
#35
Jeep
4.0
(1)
"2019/2020 jeep grand cherokee have tons of interior room and are one of the most reliable chrysler products of the last ten years."
#36
Van
4.0
(1)
"I say van. Heavy duty enough for rough roads, plenty of room."
#37
Subaru
4.0
(1)
"Subaru Ascent is working well for us and we found it to be safe, reliable and an overall good investment."
#39
Azov 73210
4.0
(1)
"If the terrain isn't crazy uneven — Azov 73210."
#40
DAN 96320
4.0
(1)
"Otherwise — DAN 96320."
#41
P16
4.0
(1)
"P16, just keep your wheels straight when you don't have enough grip or power."
#42
Transtar 4070A
4.0
(1)
"Transtar 4070A does alright."
#43
Kolob 74760
4.0
(1)
"The only truck I use with a high saddle is the Kolob 74760."
#44
Step Pike
4.0
(1)
"When that is the case I use the Step Pike , it's small it's powerful."
#45
Derry 4520
4.0
(1)
"If I’m on an American map I’ll usually go with the Derry 4520."
#46
Derry 3194
4.0
(1)
"Or maybe the Derry 3194 if I’m in a mood to mix things up."
#47
ZiKZ 605R
4.0
(1)
"If I’m on a Russian map I’ll use either the ZiKZ 605R."
#48
Chevrolet 2500
4.0
(1)
"Just got a chevy 2500 with 6.6 gas. Pulls my 30 ft toy hauler really well."
#49
Arrma Gordon
4.0
(1)
"Arrma Gordon is supposed to be really tough and affordable."
#50
HBX
3.0
(1)
"I opted for this model: HBX (Haiboxing) 16889."
#51
Renault
3.0
(1)
"Renault T High Sleeper... the dashboard is most important to me."
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