2018 Nissan Sentra vs 2018 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Nissan Sentra | 2018 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 185 | 738 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 375 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 26–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,333 mi | 21,557 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 46 | 194 |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 129 |
| Engine | 22 | 133 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 66 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 72 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 72 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 44 |
| Steering | 6 | 60 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 71 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 44 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 60 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
2018 Nissan Sentra
2018 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.