Looking for opinions on which gas or diesel engine is the most reliable and best for towing after 2012. I know Cummins has a strong reputation, but what’s the point if the transmission or suspension needs replacing before 100k miles?
In general, what’s the most reliable post-2012 truck? Appreciate any insight!
@Merrick
Yeah, I’ve seen plenty of the newer diesel trucks go hundreds of thousands of miles with no major issues. But I’ve also seen some brand-new ones blow up in under a year.
If you work them hard—heavy towing, rough terrain—you’re obviously going to wear things out faster. Maintenance is everything.
@Maxwell
I’d say if an engine makes it to 50k miles with no issues, it’ll probably last a long time. If you start having little problems early on, that’s usually a bad sign.
@Merrick
I kind of disagree with this. The newer small-displacement, high-boost diesels are already showing signs of early failure. Pushing big power out of a small engine isn’t a great long-term strategy.
People love to say these newer engines can do what the older, larger ones could—but with better MPG. I think if you’re spending big money on a diesel truck, you should stick with displacement.
Khai said:
All of them are solid, but I’d rather work on a Cummins than either of the V8 diesels.
This is exactly why I went with a Cummins. Ford makes the most comfortable interior, GM has the best ride, but I do my own work, and Cummins is by far the easiest to work on.
But let’s be real—once you start modifying these things, it becomes an expensive hobby.