2005 Honda Accord vs 2005 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 656 | 721 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 187 | 162 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 92 | 223 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–28 | 21–25 |
| Median reported mileage | 75,750 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 272 |
| Air Bags | 209 | 65 |
| Power Train | 113 | 84 |
| Electrical System | 96 | 33 |
| Steering | 40 | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 66 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 46 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 55 | 33 |
| Airbag warning light | 48 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 94 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2005 Honda Accord
2005 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.