1997 Nissan Maxima vs 1997 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Nissan Maxima | 1997 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 102 | 555 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 129 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 79 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,696 mi | 88,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 96 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 100 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 40 |
| Suspension | 7 | 70 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 55 |
| Power Train | 4 | 35 |
| Steering | 6 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
1997 Nissan Maxima
1997 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.