1992 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 1992 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1992 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 134 | 98 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 16 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 26–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 17 |
| Seats | 12 | 3 |
| Visibility | 10 | 5 |
| Steering | 8 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
1992 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.