2016 Nissan Altima vs 2016 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 24, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Nissan Altima | 2016 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 553 | 214 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 323 | 268 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 66 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 28,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 235 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 65 |
| Engine | 86 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 65 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 42 | 10 |
| Structure | 29 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 64 | 9 |
| Stalling | 54 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 38 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2016 Nissan Altima
2016 Toyota Corolla
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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.