1987 Dodge Colt vs 1987 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Dodge Colt | 1987 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 0 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–31 | 24–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Colt | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 17 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 | 2 |
1987 Dodge Colt
1987 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.