2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid vs 2009 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 | 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 54 | 1,290 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 425 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 150 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 34 | 23–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima Hybrid | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 266 |
| Structure | 2 | 223 |
| Engine | 7 | 207 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 81 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 92 |
| Steering | 26 | 47 |
| Suspension | 1 | 70 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 66 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 20 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 96 |
| Stalling | 0 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 35 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
2009 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.