Chevrolet Cobalt vs Toyota Camry
The Chevrolet Cobalt and the Toyota Camry are rated the same on fuel economy: 25 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Cobalt | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,004 | 3,674 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 173 and 21 | 388 and 81 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 63,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 31 | 21 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,300 | $2,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,004 complaints for the Chevrolet Cobalt and 3,674 for the Toyota Camry. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chevrolet Cobalt, 9 for the Toyota Camry.