1996 Honda Civic vs 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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 | 1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 305 | 159 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 125 | 82 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 67 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,500 mi | 89,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 70 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 26 |
| Power Train | 25 | 16 |
| Visibility | 34 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 | 27 |
| Structure | 19 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 20 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
1996 Honda Civic
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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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.