Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Coupe vs Toyota Camry
How the Maserati Coupe 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
Maserati Coupe vs Toyota Camry: the Coupe has 0 complaints over 4 years and 8 recalls, mostly fuel hoses and steering plumbing. The Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years, about 205.6 per year, plus 31 recalls and 171 crash-related reports. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Coupe or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Coupe
The Maserati Coupe shows zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA over four years, so there is no documented pattern of owner-reported failures to describe. What it does have is eight recalls, several of them for fuel-system hoses, lines and fittings, plus steering and hydraulic power-assist hose issues. In ownership terms that points to a low-volume exotic where problems surface as manufacturer safety campaigns rather than owner complaints, and where fuel and steering plumbing are the areas the maker itself flagged. Buyers should treat the empty complaint record as thin data, not proof of trouble-free ownership.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume vehicle with a large, steady complaint record: about 206 complaints per year over ten years, with 171 crash-related reports, 158 injuries and one death noted. The most-reported areas are the power train, engine, service brakes and electrical system, and the sample complaints describe concrete symptoms: a key that sticks in the ignition while the dash reads Park, hesitation and shuddering with the check engine light on, delayed throttle response, an electronic parking brake that will not disengage, and a clicking, vibrating brake pedal tied to the ABS. Multiple driver-assist and stability systems also malfunctioned together in one report. The volume partly reflects how many Camrys are on the road, but the failure descriptions are specific and worth knowing.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Coupe | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 8 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.
Maserati Coupe
No component data available.
Three of the eight recalls concern fuel delivery hoses, lines, piping and fittings. A buyer should have the fuel lines and connections inspected for leaks or deterioration, since fuel plumbing faults carry fire risk and are the most repeated recall theme here.
Two recalls cover steering, one specifically the hydraulic power-assist hose and piping connections. Leaks or failures in the assist plumbing can make steering effort change suddenly, so the power-steering hoses and fittings deserve a close look before purchase.
With eight recalls and no owner complaints on record, the recall list is the main reliability signal available. Ask for proof that each campaign was completed, because an unrepaired recall stays a live risk regardless of how the car drives.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
This is the largest complaint category, and owners describe a key that will not come out of the ignition even with the dash showing Park, sometimes requiring a battery disconnect, plus hesitation and shuddering at various speeds with the check engine light on. These are drivability and lockout annoyances that can strand a driver.
Engine complaints repeat the hesitation and shuddering theme and add delayed throttle response, where pressing the accelerator produces a several-second lag before the car moves. That kind of delay matters most when pulling into traffic.
Owners report the electronic parking brake failing to disengage, requiring a tow and a switch replacement that did not fix it, and a clicking, vibrating sound from the pedal area that the manufacturer attributes to the ABS system. Brake faults are the category a buyer should weigh most heavily.
One report describes the stop system, stability control, electric power steering, blind spot monitoring, collision braking and lane keeping all malfunctioning together on one drive. Multiple aids dropping out at once suggests a shared electrical or sensor cause rather than isolated faults.
“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.
Maserati Coupe — 8 recalls
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL LINES CAN DISCONNECT AND CAUSE LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES AND ATTACHMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, TWO OF THE FOUR SECURING BOLTS IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE HAD A LOCKING COMPOUND APPLIED TO THE THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AS A RESULT, THE BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE WHEN THE CARS ARE DRIVEN AGGRESSIVELY.
The risk: SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO AFFECTED BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL LINES CAN DISCONNECT AND CAUSE LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES AND ATTACHMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL LINES CAN DISCONNECT AND CAUSE LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES AND ATTACHMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
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
Maserati Coupe or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Maserati Coupe has far fewer issues per year on paper, zero complaints versus roughly 206 per year for the Camry, but that gap is mostly about how few Coupes were sold and driven, not proven durability. The Camry's record is large but specific, with real symptoms in the power train, engine and brakes. In practice, the Camry gives you a documented list of things to check; the Maserati gives you recalls and little owner feedback.
Key differences
- Complaint volume: the Camry has about 206 complaints per year over ten years; the Maserati Coupe has none on record over four years, which reflects sales volume as much as reliability.
- Failure themes: Camry owners describe stuck ignition keys, hesitation and shuddering, delayed throttle, a parking brake that will not release, and ABS-related pedal noise; the Coupe has no owner complaint text to describe.
- Recall focus: the Coupe's recalls center on fuel hoses and lines plus steering and hydraulic power-assist hoses; the Camry's listed recalls cover wheels/lugs, seats and occupant-classification air bag sensors.
- Safety outcomes: the Camry record includes 171 crash-related reports, 158 injuries and one death; the Coupe record shows zero crashes, injuries and deaths, though with no complaints filed.
- Confirm the fuel-system hose, line and fitting recalls were performed and inspect those areas for leaks, seepage or cracked rubber.
- Check the hydraulic power-steering hoses and fittings for leaks or weeping, and note whether steering effort feels uneven.
- Test the ignition key through several park-and-remove cycles, and check for hesitation, shuddering or a delayed throttle response on a test drive.
- Exercise the electronic parking brake repeatedly and listen for clicking or vibration from the brake pedal area that could point to the ABS system.
Before you buy
- Pull the NHTSA recall lookup for the specific VIN and get written proof each campaign was completed.
- On the Camry, test the key removal, parking brake release, throttle response and brake pedal feel during an extended test drive.
- On the Maserati Coupe, have a specialist inspect fuel lines, fittings and power-steering hoses for leaks before agreeing on price.
- Ask for service records showing how brake and electrical complaints, if any, were diagnosed and repaired.
- Compare insurance and parts availability for both, since the Coupe is a low-volume model and the Camry is common.
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 Maserati Coupe or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Coupe vs Toyota Camry
- Maserati Coupe total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Maserati Coupe total recalls
- 8
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Maserati Coupe avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Coupe
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN