2002 Honda Civic vs 2002 Lexus IS 300
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 Honda Civic | 2002 Lexus IS 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 702 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 316 | 62 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 112 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–31 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,452 mi | 35,420 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Lexus IS 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 241 | 1 |
| Power Train | 185 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 53 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 51 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 49 | 0 |
| Suspension | 35 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
2002 Honda Civic
2002 Lexus IS 300
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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.