Which Camry years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 as Camry years to avoid, with 2007 having the highest complaint index at 100 and nine recall campaigns.

Which Accord years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2019 as Accord years to avoid; 2018 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 1,881 complaints and six recalls.

Does the Camry or Accord have more complaints overall?

The Accord has 12,970 total complaints across 21 model years (618 per year on average) versus the Camry's 11,013 complaints across 20 model years (551 per year on average). These totals are not adjusted for sales volume.

Which car gets better fuel economy?

The Honda Accord averages 27.1 mpg combined across its model years, slightly ahead of the Toyota Camry's 26.6 mpg combined average.

Do either the Camry or Accord have best years with no problems?

The Camry lists 2015, 2017, 2022 and 2024 as Best years, and the Accord lists 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 as Best years, based on low complaint index scores and no capping recall issues.

Toyota Camry vs Honda Accord: Which Years to Avoid

Toyota Camry years to avoid are 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011; Honda Accord years to avoid are 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2019. Camry logs 11,013 total complaints across 40 recall campaigns versus Accord's 12,970 complaints and 49 recalls, though these totals aren't sales-normalized. Camry averages 26.6 mpg combined and Accord averages 27.1 mpg combined.

Head to head

Toyota Camry

Model years: 2005–2024 (20)
NHTSA complaints: 11,013
Per model year: 551
Recall campaigns: 40
Years to avoid: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Best years: 2015, 2017, 2022, 2024
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 26.6
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.9 ★

Honda Accord

Model years: 2005–2025 (21)
NHTSA complaints: 12,970
Per model year: 618
Recall campaigns: 49
Years to avoid: 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019
Best years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top problem area: Electrical System
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 27.1
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Camry				Accord
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	Avoid	721	5	22.5	Caution	656	15	23
2006	Good	317	5	22.5	Caution	430	12	23
2007	Avoid	2,886	9	24	Caution	524	9	23
2008	Avoid	933	7	25	Avoid	1,520	8	24
2009	Avoid	1,293	10	25	Avoid	725	10	24
2010	Caution	602	9	26	Caution	580	12	25
2011	Avoid	600	5	25	Caution	296	9	26
2012	Caution	589	2	26	Caution	373	8	26
2013	Good	274	2	26.5	Avoid	1,421	5	26
2014	Caution	455	3	26.5	Avoid	981	4	27
2015	Best	271	1	26.5	Caution	601	5	26
2016	Good	183	2	26.5	Caution	604	4	26
2017	Best	148	3	25.5	Good	535	3	25.5
2018	Caution	741	8	32	Avoid	1,881	6	28.5
2019	Good	395	6	32	Avoid	689	6	28.5
2020	Caution	274	3	28.5	Good	362	5	28.5
2021	Good	157	1	28	Best	232	4	32
2022	Best	60	1	28	Best	249	4	32
2023	Caution	64	2	28.5	Best	85	5	32
2024	Best	50	1	28	Best	141	3	32
2025	—	—	—	—	Good	85	0	32

Complaint Index by year

Frequently asked questions

Which Camry years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 as Camry years to avoid, with 2007 having the highest complaint index at 100 and nine recall campaigns.
Which Accord years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2019 as Accord years to avoid; 2018 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 1,881 complaints and six recalls.
Does the Camry or Accord have more complaints overall?: The Accord has 12,970 total complaints across 21 model years (618 per year on average) versus the Camry's 11,013 complaints across 20 model years (551 per year on average). These totals are not adjusted for sales volume.
Which car gets better fuel economy?: The Honda Accord averages 27.1 mpg combined across its model years, slightly ahead of the Toyota Camry's 26.6 mpg combined average.
Do either the Camry or Accord have best years with no problems?: The Camry lists 2015, 2017, 2022 and 2024 as Best years, and the Accord lists 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 as Best years, based on low complaint index scores and no capping recall issues.