2013 Nissan Altima vs 2013 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Nissan Altima | 2013 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,310 | 274 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 370 | 544 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 63 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–31 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 505 | 67 |
| Air Bags | 514 | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 441 | 4 |
| Suspension | 289 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 159 | 29 |
| Engine | 158 | 26 |
| Structure | 133 | 26 |
| Steering | 94 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 219 | 5 |
| Stalling | 182 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 144 | 33 |
| Rust / corrosion | 132 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 57 | 28 |
| Check engine light | 54 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 29 | 6 |
2013 Nissan Altima
2013 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.