Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry
Which used car has the cleaner record?
We line up what owners actually reported to NHTSA — complaints and recall campaigns — for both cars, so you can compare their paper trail before you buy.
| Side by side | Accord | Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Years sampled | 2016, 2020, 2024 | 2016, 2020, 2024 |
| Owner complaints | 911 | 486fewer |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 6fewer |
| NHTSA investigations | 10 | 10 |
| Overall safety (NHTSA, US) | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Combined economy (EPA, US) | 7.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
The quick read
Over the sampled model years, the Honda Accord has 911 complaints and 10 recalls, and the Toyota Camry has 486 complaints and 6 recalls. Lower numbers point to fewer reported issues, but always confirm the exact car with a VIN check.
Deeper analysis
Across the surveyed model years, the Accord generated 911 owner complaints and was subject to 10 recall campaigns, while the Camry recorded 486 complaints and 6 recalls, meaning the Camry shows notably lower figures on both measures. That said, complaint volumes can reflect how widely a model is sold rather than an inherent quality difference, so the gap should be interpreted with caution. Because this data comes from the US-based NHTSA, it serves only as a rough reliability signal for European buyers and does not constitute a verdict on any individual vehicle.
NHTSA (US) owner-complaint and recall counts over recent model years. A reliability signal, not a check of any one car. Always run the VIN.