1994 Ford Probe vs 1994 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 | 1994 Ford Probe | 1994 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 166 | 135 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 15 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 26–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Probe | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 56 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 16 |
| Power Train | 29 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 9 |
| Tires | 4 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
1994 Ford Probe
1994 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.