2002 BMW 325XI vs 2002 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 BMW 325XI | 2002 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 68 | 702 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 316 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 112 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,500 mi | 91,452 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 325XI | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 241 |
| Power Train | 4 | 185 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 49 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 53 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 51 |
| Suspension | 9 | 35 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 31 |
| Engine | 15 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 36 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Overheating | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2002 BMW 325XI
2002 Honda Civic
Compare all BMW 325XI vs Honda Civic years →
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.