1999 BMW 328I vs 1999 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 | 1999 BMW 328I | 1999 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 338 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 144 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 61 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 106,400 mi | 122,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 118 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 58 |
| Power Train | 12 | 35 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 30 |
| Structure | 11 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 16 |
| Tires | 5 | 17 |
| Suspension | 10 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 65 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
1999 BMW 328I
1999 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.