1993 Honda Civic vs 1993 Mazda MX3
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 | 1993 Honda Civic | 1993 Mazda MX3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 146 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 26 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–38 | 20–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mazda MX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 11 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 3 |
| Power Train | 9 | 7 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 5 |
1993 Honda Civic
1993 Mazda MX3
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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.