1994 Honda Civic vs 1996 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 | 1994 Honda Civic | 1996 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 135 | 305 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 125 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 62 | 67 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–38 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 100,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 56 | 70 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 52 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 27 |
| Visibility | 2 | 34 |
| Power Train | 8 | 25 |
| Structure | 5 | 19 |
| Tires | 9 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 20 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 5 |
1994 Honda Civic
1996 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.