Head-to-head reliability
Nissan GT R vs Toyota Camry
How the Nissan GT R 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
Nissan GT R vs Toyota Camry: the GT R has 0 complaints over 10 years and 4 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints (about 206 per year) and 31 recalls. Camry owners report stuck ignition keys, shuddering, throttle delay, and parking-brake faults; the GT R has no complaint text on record. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Nissan GT R or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Nissan GT R
The Nissan GT R is a low-volume performance car, and its NHTSA record shows zero owner complaints over ten years, so there is no reported pattern of recurring failures from owners. The four recalls cover labels, a rear suspension spindle, and a backup camera sensing system, which are the only documented issues. In ownership terms, the complaint data suggests few reported problems, but the absence of complaints does not prove the car is trouble-free. Buyers should treat the clean complaint record as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume family sedan with 2,056 complaints over ten years, about 206 per year, and 31 recalls. Owners most often report power train problems such as a stuck ignition key or shuddering and hesitation with the check engine light, plus engine throttle delay and brake issues like the electronic parking brake not disengaging. There are also reports of multiple driver-assist systems malfunctioning at once. The volume of complaints means a buyer should expect to check for these specific symptoms rather than assume a trouble-free car.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Nissan GT R | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 4 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.
Nissan GT R
No component data available.
Recalls involve equipment labels, which can mean incorrect tire or load information. For a buyer, this is a paperwork and safety-information issue rather than a mechanical failure, but it should be corrected.
A recall covers the rear suspension axle spindle. A problem there could affect how the rear wheel is located, so a buyer should confirm the recall repair was done.
A recall covers the backup camera sensing system. If not repaired, the rear-view camera may not work as intended, which matters when reversing.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report the ignition key getting stuck and not coming out even when the dash shows Park, sometimes requiring a battery disconnect. Others report shuddering and hesitation with the check engine light. These are driveability and everyday-use problems a buyer should test for.
Complaints describe a several-second delay in throttle response when pressing the accelerator from a stop. That lag can be unsettling in traffic and is worth checking during a test drive.
Owners report the electronic parking brake failing to disengage, requiring a tow, and a clicking or vibrating sound from the brake pedal area that dealers attribute to the ABS system. Brake behavior is a key safety-related item to verify.
One complaint describes the smart stop system, stability control, electric power steering, blind spot monitoring, secondary collision brake, and lane keeping all malfunctioning at once. Multiple assist systems failing together is a serious warning sign to investigate.
“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.
Nissan GT R — 4 recalls
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
The risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI o…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additio…
The risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Ratin…
The risk: Due to the label missing the GVWR/GAWR information, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Ratin…
The risk: Due to the label missing the GVWR/GAWR information, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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
Nissan GT R or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Nissan GT R has far fewer reported issues per year, with zero complaints versus about 206 per year for the Toyota Camry. In practice, the Camry owner reports a wide range of recurring power train, engine, brake, and electrical symptoms, while the GT R has no complaint pattern on record. That does not make the GT R problem-free, but the documented complaint burden is much lower.
Key differences
- The GT R has zero owner complaints over ten years, while the Camry has 2,056, so the Camry has a much larger documented complaint history.
- Camry owners report concrete power train symptoms like a stuck ignition key and shuddering with the check engine light; the GT R has no complaint text on record.
- Camry complaints include brake problems such as the electronic parking brake not disengaging and ABS-related pedal noise; the GT R has no reported brake complaints.
- The GT R has four recalls covering labels, a rear suspension spindle, and a backup camera; the Camry has 31 recalls, including seats and air bag occupant sensors.
- Confirm the rear suspension axle spindle recall was completed, since a rear suspension issue can affect wheel location.
- Check that the backup camera sensing system recall was performed and that the camera works when reversing.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park and watch for shuddering or hesitation with the check engine light during a test drive.
- Check the electronic parking brake engages and disengages properly, and listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area.
Before you buy
- Ask for a recall history report for the specific vehicle and confirm all open recalls were repaired.
- On the Camry, test the key removal in Park, throttle response from a stop, and the electronic parking brake.
- On the GT R, verify the rear suspension spindle and backup camera recalls were completed.
- Scan for stored check engine codes and test all driver-assist systems, especially on the Camry.
- Take a test drive that includes reversing, braking, and stop-and-go acceleration to reproduce the reported symptoms.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Nissan GT R | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 50 |
| 2023 | 0 | 64 |
| 2022 | 0 | 61 |
| 2021 | 0 | 157 |
| 2020 | 0 | 274 |
| 2019 | 0 | 395 |
| 2018 | 0 | 744 |
| 2017 | 0 | 148 |
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 Nissan GT R or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Nissan GT R vs Toyota Camry
- Nissan GT R total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Nissan GT R total recalls
- 4
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Nissan GT R avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Nissan GT R
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN