2009 Toyota Camry vs 2009 Toyota Prius
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 Toyota Camry | 2009 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,290 | 502 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 425 | 225 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 150 | 64 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–34 | 46 |
| Median reported mileage | 50,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 266 | 71 |
| Structure | 223 | 19 |
| Engine | 207 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 81 | 60 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 42 | 91 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 111 |
| Service Brakes | 55 | 63 |
| Visibility/wiper | 92 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 96 | 0 |
| Stalling | 43 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 35 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 29 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
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.