Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari 360 vs Toyota Camry
How the Ferrari 360 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
Ferrari 360 vs Toyota Camry: The Ferrari 360 has 8 complaints over 6 years (1.3/year) and 1 recall, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years (205.6/year) and 31 recalls. Ferrari reports include fire and power loss; Camry reports include hesitation and brake issues. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari 360 or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari 360
The Ferrari 360 is a high-performance exotic with very low reported complaint volume: 8 complaints over 6 years, averaging 1.3 per year. That sounds reassuring, but the complaints describe serious symptoms like engine smoke, sudden power loss, violent bucking, and a fuel line leak that can drip onto the muffler. With only 1 recall and 1 crash-related report, the pattern suggests that when something does go wrong, it can be expensive and potentially dangerous.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a mass-market sedan with a much larger complaint footprint: 2,056 complaints over 10 years, averaging about 206 per year. The reports cover everyday systems like the power train, engine, brakes, and electrical components, with symptoms such as hesitation, shuddering, stuck ignition keys, and brake noises. There are also 31 recalls and 158 injuries reported, so while many issues may be less exotic, they affect far more drivers.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari 360 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 8 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 1 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 1 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 1.3 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.
Ferrari 360
- 01ENGINE3
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
- 03FUEL SYSTEM2
- 04GASOLINE2
- 05STRUCTURE1
Owners report smoke coming from the rear of the car and a temperature sensor that falsely triggers a 'slow down' mode, cutting power from 8 cylinders to 4. That sudden loss of power during a pass or merge can leave you exposed in traffic.
Complaints include violent bucking and lurching in first gear, plus a battery wiring harness that overheated and started a fire in the passenger footwell. These are not minor glitches; they can affect control and create a fire risk.
Multiple owners describe a fuel line leaking into the trunk and then onto the muffler, which is a fire hazard. A recall repair was performed on at least one vehicle, so buyers should confirm that recall work was actually done.
There is one structure-related complaint, which is a small number but worth noting because structural issues on a low-volume car can be hard to diagnose and repair. It reinforces the need for a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
“ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON, I WAS GOING FOR A DRIVE ON THE 605 FREEWAY. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER ON THE FREEWAY, I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY TO HEAD TOWARDS THE BEACH. WHILE I WAS STUCK ON A RED LIGHT I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE REAR OF MY FERRARI. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIA…”
“WHILE PASSING A TRUCK ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY APPARENTLY THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FALSELY EXECUTED A "SLOW DOWN" MODE THAT REDUCED 8 CYLINDERS TO 4 DEPOWERING THE CAR AND NEARLY GETTING ME KILLED AS I COULD NOT COMPLETE THE PASS. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND DEALE…”
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report intermittent ignition key sticking even when the car shows it is in Park, sometimes requiring a battery disconnect to remove the key. Others describe hesitation and shuddering at various speeds with the check engine light on.
Complaints include delayed throttle response where pressing the accelerator does nothing for several seconds before the car moves. That lag can be unsettling when you need to merge or pull out into traffic.
The electronic parking brake may fail to disengage, requiring a tow, and some owners hear a clicking or vibrating noise from the brake pedal area that the manufacturer calls normal for the ABS system. Brake issues are safety-critical, so any noise or warning light deserves attention.
One owner reported multiple systems malfunctioning at once, including stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping assistance. When several electronic aids fail together, it can make the car harder to control and reduce driver confidence.
“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.
Ferrari 360 — 1 recall
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE GROUND STRAP WAS MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPROPER "CRIMPING" OF THE GROUND STRAP CONNECTORS TO THE BRAIDED GROUND STRAP, THE ENGINE GROUND STRAP MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER ELECTRICAL GROUND BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE CHASSIS.
The risk: IF THE STRAP FAILS TO PROVIDE THE PROPER GROUND TO THE CHASSIS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL SEEK A GROUND AT THE IGNITION COIL. THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION COIL GROUND CABLE COULD OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP. IF THE ENGINE STOPPE…
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE EXISTING ENGINE GROUND STRAP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STRAP WITH A NEW ONE WHICH HAS THE PROPER CONNECTOR CRIMPING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA…
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
Ferrari 360 or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Ferrari 360 has far fewer complaints per year (1.3 vs. about 206 for the Camry), but its reported problems tend to be severe, including fire and sudden power loss. The Camry's higher volume reflects its much larger production and sales, and its issues are more widespread but often less exotic. In practice, the Ferrari may be quieter on paper but riskier per incident, while the Camry may need more frequent attention to everyday systems.
Key differences
- The Ferrari 360 has 8 complaints over 6 years, while the Camry has 2,056 over 10 years, but the Ferrari's complaints include fire and sudden power loss.
- The Camry has 31 recalls and 158 injuries reported, compared with 1 recall and 0 injuries for the Ferrari 360.
- Ferrari 360 owners report fuel line leaks onto the muffler and electrical fires, while Camry owners report stuck ignition keys, hesitation, and brake noise.
- The Camry's issues are spread across power train, engine, brakes, and electrical systems, while the Ferrari's are concentrated in engine, electrical, and fuel systems.
- Check for any signs of fuel smell in the trunk or near the muffler, and confirm the fuel line recall was completed.
- Inspect the battery wiring harness and fuse block area for overheating, melted plastic, or fire damage.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park multiple times, and check for any hesitation or shuddering during a test drive.
- Listen for clicking or vibrating noises from the brake pedal area and confirm the electronic parking brake engages and disengages properly.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all open recalls have been repaired, especially the Ferrari's electrical recall and the Camry's air bag and seat recalls.
- Have a qualified mechanic inspect the specific components mentioned in complaints: fuel lines and wiring for the Ferrari; power train, brakes, and electrical systems for the Camry.
- During a test drive, pay attention to any sudden power loss, hesitation, unusual noises, or warning lights.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records and whether any reported issues have already been addressed.
- For the Camry, verify that the electronic parking brake and all driver-assistance systems function correctly before purchase.
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 Ferrari 360 or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari 360 vs Toyota Camry
- Ferrari 360 total complaints
- 8
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Ferrari 360 total recalls
- 1
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Ferrari 360 avg complaints/year
- 1.3
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari 360
- Ferrari 360 top complaint area
- ENGINE
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN