Toyota Camry vs. Honda Civic

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Toyota Camry

$388
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Honda Civic

$368
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
Excellent
The Toyota Camry Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $388 which means it has excellent ownership costs. Repairs are less severe and less frequent than the average car, so the Camry is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
4
1
2
Excellent
The Honda Civic Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $368 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Civic is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$388
inexpensive
expensive
$368
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.28
not often
very often
0.22
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
11%
not urgent
urgent
10%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (44)
4 (139)
3 (72)
2 (20)
1 (5)
The Toyota Camry ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“The car has 170,000 miles on it but still works great as long as it receives regular maintenance. After 12 years the only problem I've come across is oil leaks which are easily fixed.”
“The car has 170,000 miles on it but still works great as long as it receives regular maintenance....”
5 (26)
4 (91)
3 (19)
2 (9)
1 (2)
The Honda Civic ranks highest in fuel economy and ranks lowest in value.
67% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“The Honda is excellent! The only problem is the exhaust, I have had it repaired FULLY three years ago and its falling apart again. other than that, the car always runs and never has any problems....”
“The Honda is excellent! The only problem is the exhaust, I have had it repaired FULLY three...”