Nissan Altima vs Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Nissan Altima. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Altima | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,099 | 950 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 61 and 16 | 303 and 13 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 86,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 27 | 21 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,099 complaints for the Nissan Altima and 950 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: 4 for the Nissan Altima, 1 for the Toyota Camry.