Head-to-head reliability
Cadillac Hearse vs Toyota Camry
How the Cadillac Hearse and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Cadillac Hearse vs Toyota Camry: The Hearse has 0 complaints and 2 recalls over 10 years, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints, 31 recalls, and 171 crash-related reports. The Camry shows far more reported power train, brake, and electrical issues. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Cadillac Hearse or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Cadillac Hearse
The Cadillac Hearse is a specialty vehicle with no owner complaints filed over the past decade, suggesting a very small sample of feedback rather than proven trouble-free operation. Two recalls for the fuel filler pipe and cap indicate a potential fuel leak or vapor issue that should be addressed. With zero crash, injury, or death reports tied to complaints, the main ownership concern is the unresolved recall. Buyers should verify recall repairs were completed and expect limited real-world reliability data.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume sedan with over 2,000 complaints in ten years, averaging about 206 per year. Owners report power train hesitation, stuck ignition keys, brake noises, and electrical glitches, plus 171 crash-related complaints and one death. Thirty-one recalls cover wheels, seats, and air bag sensors, so checking recall history is essential. While many issues may be intermittent, the volume of reports means a used Camry needs a thorough inspection.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Cadillac Hearse | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 2 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Cadillac Hearse
No component data available.
Two recalls involve the fuel tank filler pipe and cap, which could lead to fuel leaks or vapor escape. Buyers should confirm both recalls were fixed to avoid fire risk or failed emissions tests.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report intermittent ignition key sticking even when the dash shows Park, requiring battery disconnection to remove the key. Others describe hesitation and shuddering with the check engine light on, pointing to transmission or engine control issues.
Complaints include delayed throttle response for several seconds after pressing the accelerator, and repeated hesitation/shuddering with the check engine light. These can affect drivability and may signal sensor or fuel delivery problems.
The electronic parking brake may fail to disengage, requiring a tow and manual release, and a new switch may not fix it. Owners also hear clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area, which the manufacturer calls normal ABS operation but owners find abnormal.
Multiple systems—smart stop, stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping—can malfunction simultaneously. This suggests a broader electrical or software fault that could compromise safety features.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Cadillac Hearse — 2 recalls
The defect: ON CERTAIN FUNERAL COACHES (MARKETED UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF SUPERIOR, SAYERS AND SCOVILLE, EUREKA, AND MILLER-METEOR), THE FUEL FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY COULD LEAK FUEL.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHILE REFUELING AND INADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM FUEL SPILLAGE WHEN DRIVING. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE OR ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCUBILT AT 1-800-324-7895.
The defect: ON CERTAIN FUNERAL COACHES (MARKETED UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF SUPERIOR, SAYERS AND SCOVILLE, EUREKA, AND MILLER-METEOR), THE FUEL FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY COULD LEAK FUEL.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHILE REFUELING AND INADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM FUEL SPILLAGE WHEN DRIVING. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE OR ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCUBILT AT 1-800-324-7895.
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Cadillac Hearse or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Cadillac Hearse has 0 complaints per year versus 205.6 per year for the Toyota Camry, so the Hearse shows far fewer reported issues. However, the Hearse's data is based on almost no owner feedback, while the Camry's high volume reflects many real-world problems. In practice, a used Camry needs more scrutiny for power train, brake, and electrical faults.
Key differences
- Complaint volume: Cadillac Hearse has 0 complaints over 10 years; Toyota Camry has 2,056, with 171 crash-related and 158 injuries reported.
- Recalls: Hearse has 2 fuel-system recalls; Camry has 31 recalls covering wheels, seats, and air bag sensors.
- Reported failures: Hearse has no owner complaint text; Camry owners report stuck ignition keys, hesitation/shuddering, parking brake failure, and multiple electrical malfunctions.
- Safety outcomes: Hearse shows 0 crash, injury, or death reports; Camry shows 171 crash-related complaints and 1 death, though not all may be verified.
- Check that both fuel filler pipe and cap recalls were performed; unrepaired recalls can mean fuel leaks or vapor problems.
- Since there are no owner complaints, ask for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the fuel system and any signs of prior accident or flood damage.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park and listen for hesitation or shuddering during a test drive; check for stored check engine codes.
- Verify the electronic parking brake disengages properly and listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area, which owners report as abnormal.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed for the specific vehicle.
- For the Camry, ask for service records related to power train, brakes, and electrical repairs, and scan for pending trouble codes.
- For the Hearse, verify the fuel filler pipe and cap recall remedy was completed and inspect for fuel odors or leaks.
- Take a long test drive covering stop-and-go traffic, parking brake use, and key removal to reproduce reported symptoms.
- Have an independent mechanic inspect the Camry's transmission, ABS, and electronic parking brake, and the Hearse's fuel system.
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Cadillac Hearse or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Cadillac Hearse vs Toyota Camry
- Cadillac Hearse total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Cadillac Hearse total recalls
- 2
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Cadillac Hearse avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Cadillac Hearse
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN