Nissan Altima vs Toyota Camry
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Camry has 14.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 25.7 for the Nissan Altima. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Nissan Altima
25.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.8× the Toyota Camry’s rate
- Complaints
- 11,394
- Sold
- 4,434,147
- Recall campaigns
- 30
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008–2009 and 2013–2014. Fewest: 2011, 2018 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 32,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,200 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 72,000 mi
Toyota Camry
14.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
43% fewer than the Nissan Altima
- Complaints
- 9,918
- Sold
- 6,811,248
- Recall campaigns
- 34
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2007–2009 and 2018. Fewest: 2006, 2016–2017 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 37,700 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 70,377 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,191 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 30,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Nissan Altima or the Toyota Camry?
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Camry has 14.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Altima has 25.7, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Altima?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Altima is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 32,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Camry?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Camry is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 64,000 miles.
Which Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Altima: 2008–2009 and 2013–2014; Toyota Camry: 2007–2009 and 2018.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.