2005 Honda Civic vs 2007 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 314 | 1,204 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 86 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 74 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 23–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 47,520 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 127 | 156 |
| Suspension | 8 | 246 |
| Engine | 14 | 170 |
| Visibility | 7 | 176 |
| Power Train | 36 | 104 |
| Structure | 25 | 70 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 67 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 74 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 23 | 22 |
| Stalling | 9 | 66 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 84 |
| Overheating | 0 | 81 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
2005 Honda Civic
2007 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.