2004 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2004 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 | 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2004 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 206 | 350 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 409 | 244 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Aveo | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 | 133 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 62 | 16 |
| Power Train | 18 | 56 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 32 |
| Seat Belts | 18 | 20 |
| Engine | 21 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 23 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 15 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 40 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 9 |
2004 Chevrolet Aveo
2004 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.