2009 Nissan Maxima vs 2009 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 | 2009 Nissan Maxima | 2009 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 339 | 1,290 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 100 | 425 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 150 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 23–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 266 |
| Structure | 8 | 223 |
| Engine | 18 | 207 |
| Steering | 168 | 47 |
| Electrical System | 79 | 81 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 66 |
| Suspension | 36 | 70 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 92 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 58 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 32 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 43 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 14 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 96 |
2009 Nissan Maxima
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.