2020 Nissan Altima vs 2020 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Nissan Altima | 2020 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 179 | 273 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 148 | 253 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–32 | 26–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,000 mi | 9,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 67 |
| Engine | 36 | 60 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 48 |
| Power Train | 17 | 33 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 29 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 12 |
| Steering | 20 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 11 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 19 |
| Stalling | 8 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
2020 Nissan Altima
2020 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.