Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Spyder vs Toyota Camry
How the Maserati Spyder 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 Spyder vs Toyota Camry: The Spyder has 0 complaints over 4 years and 7 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years, 31 recalls, and 171 crash-related complaints. The Camry averages about 206 complaints per year, so it has far more documented owner issues. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Spyder or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Spyder
The Maserati Spyder is a low-volume sports car that, over the four years covered by this data, has no owner complaints on record. That sounds reassuring, but it mainly reflects how few of these cars are on the road and how little owners report to NHTSA. The seven recalls, including repeated fuel-system and steering notices, show that when something does go wrong it tends to be a safety-related factory defect rather than a pattern of everyday breakdowns.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume family sedan with 2,056 complaints over ten years, or about 206 per year. Owners report a wide range of issues, from transmission hesitation and engine shuddering to brake noises and electrical glitches. The 31 recalls and 171 crash-related complaints show that even a mainstream car can have recurring safety and drivability problems that affect daily ownership.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Spyder | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 7 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 Spyder
No component data available.
Recalls repeatedly cover gasoline delivery hoses, lines, piping, and fittings. A fuel leak in this area can create a fire risk, so any used Spyder should have those recall repairs documented as completed.
Steering-related recalls appear multiple times in the data. Because no owner complaint text is on record, the exact symptom owners experience is not described, but a steering defect can directly affect control, so recall status is critical.
There are zero owner complaints in the NHTSA sample, which means buyers get almost no real-world failure stories to learn from. That absence of data makes a pre-purchase inspection and a full recall history even more important.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report the ignition key getting stuck even when the dashboard shows Park, sometimes requiring a battery disconnect to remove it. Others describe hesitation and shuddering at various speeds with the check engine light on, which points to transmission or engine-management trouble.
Complaints describe delayed throttle response, where pressing the accelerator produces a several-second lag before the car moves. That kind of hesitation can be dangerous when merging or pulling into traffic, and it often requires dealer diagnosis.
Owners report the electronic parking brake failing to disengage, sometimes requiring a tow and a new switch that did not fix the problem. Others hear a clicking or vibrating sound from the brake pedal area that the manufacturer attributes to the ABS system.
One complaint lists multiple systems malfunctioning at once, including stability control, electric power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping assistance. When several electronic safety aids fail together, it can leave the driver with reduced warning and assistance.
“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 Spyder — 7 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, 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.
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 Spyder or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Maserati Spyder has 0 complaints per year in this data, while the Toyota Camry averages about 206 complaints per year. That gap is partly explained by the Camry's much larger sales volume, but it still means Camry owners report far more real-world problems. In practice, a Spyder buyer faces fewer documented owner complaints but more uncertainty because there is almost no complaint text to learn from.
Key differences
- The Maserati Spyder has 0 owner complaints on record, while the Toyota Camry has 2,056 over ten years, so the Camry has far more documented owner-reported failures.
- The Spyder's recalls center on fuel-system hoses and steering, while the Camry's recalls include wheels, seats, and air-bag occupant sensors.
- Camry owners describe specific drivability symptoms such as stuck ignition keys, hesitation, shuddering, and brake-pedal noise; the Spyder has no complaint text to reveal what owners actually experience.
- The Camry data includes 171 crash-related complaints, 158 injuries, and 1 death, while the Spyder data shows 0 in each of those categories.
- Check for open fuel-system recalls on hoses, lines, piping, and fittings, and confirm they were repaired, since a fuel leak is a fire risk.
- Check for open steering recalls and have a mechanic inspect the steering system, because the data shows repeated steering recall subjects.
- Test the ignition key removal with the car in Park, and watch for hesitation or shuddering during a test drive, since owners report those power-train symptoms.
- Test the electronic parking brake engagement and release, and listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area, which owners link to the ABS system.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every recall for the specific vehicle has been completed.
- For the Maserati Spyder, ask for service records showing fuel-system and steering recall repairs, since those are the main recall subjects.
- For the Toyota Camry, test the key removal, throttle response, transmission behavior, and electronic parking brake during a thorough test drive.
- Have a independent mechanic inspect the car, focusing on the fuel system and steering for the Spyder and the power train, brakes, and electrical systems for the Camry.
- Ask the seller for a complete maintenance history and check whether the car has been in any crash, since the Camry data includes 171 crash-related complaints.
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 Spyder or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Maserati Spyder vs Toyota Camry
- Maserati Spyder total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Maserati Spyder total recalls
- 7
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Maserati Spyder avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Spyder
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN