2018 Nissan Altima vs 2018 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Nissan Altima | 2018 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 223 | 731 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 192 | 374 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 26–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,628 mi | 21,557 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 190 |
| Service Brakes | 48 | 128 |
| Engine | 13 | 130 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 65 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 72 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 71 |
| Steering | 12 | 60 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 44 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 60 |
| Stalling | 0 | 71 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
2018 Nissan Altima
2018 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.