1997 Honda Civic vs 1997 Toyota Corolla
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 | 1997 Honda Civic | 1997 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 373 | 135 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 132 | 46 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 67 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–34 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,000 mi | 99,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 140 | 29 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 9 |
| Visibility | 33 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 7 |
| Tires | 27 | 7 |
| Power Train | 25 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
1997 Honda Civic
1997 Toyota Corolla
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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.