Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry
The Honda Accord is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Toyota Camry. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Accord | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,311 | 799 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 128 and 19 | 265 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 90,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 31 | 20 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,311 complaints for the Honda Accord and 799 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: 13 for the Honda Accord, 3 for the Toyota Camry.