Honda Civic vs Toyota Camry
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 25 MPG for the Toyota Camry. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Civic | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,466 | 3,674 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 64 and 9 | 388 and 81 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 45,000 miles | 63,000 miles |
| Recalls | 9 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 29 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 25 and 36 | 21 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,300 | $2,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,466 complaints for the Honda Civic 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: 9 for the Honda Civic, 9 for the Toyota Camry.