2018 Toyota Camry vs 2018 Toyota Prius
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 Toyota Camry | 2018 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 738 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 375 | 201 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–34 | 52 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,557 mi | 17,550 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 194 | 2 |
| Engine | 133 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 129 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 72 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 72 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 66 | 2 |
| Steering | 60 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 44 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 71 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 60 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 44 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 15 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
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.