1993 Ford Probe vs 1993 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 | 1993 Ford Probe | 1993 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 205 | 146 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 16 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 26–38 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Probe | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 13 |
| Power Train | 17 | 9 |
| Steering | 9 | 15 |
| Structure | 9 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1993 Ford Probe
1993 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.