1989 Geo Metro vs 1989 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 | 1989 Geo Metro | 1989 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 69 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 4 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 47 | 23–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Geo Metro | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 4 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 9 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
1989 Geo Metro
1989 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.