2001 Honda Civic vs 2001 Toyota Prius
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 | 2001 Honda Civic | 2001 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,079 | 165 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 424 | 154 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 147 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 60,825 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 403 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 310 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 64 | 18 |
| Steering | 20 | 45 |
| Exterior Lighting | 62 | 2 |
| Suspension | 52 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 66 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 66 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 37 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 21 |
| Shifting problems | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
2001 Honda Civic
2001 Toyota Prius
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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.