Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Nissan Maxima. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Maxima | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,726 | 799 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 43 and 32 | 265 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 79,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 25 | 20 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,726 complaints for the Nissan Maxima 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: 2 for the Nissan Maxima, 3 for the Toyota Camry.