1990 Geo Storm vs 1990 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 | 1990 Geo Storm | 1990 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 45 | 91 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 7 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 22–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Geo Storm | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 5 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
| Power Train | 1 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 7 |
1990 Geo Storm
1990 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.