2004 Honda Civic vs 2004 Saab 9-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 350 | 207 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 244 | 82 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 72,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 133 | 20 |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 79 |
| Suspension | 15 | 52 |
| Power Train | 56 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 9 |
| Structure | 17 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 40 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Stalling | 15 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
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.