2006 Honda Civic vs 2006 Mazda RX-8
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 | 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,402 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 173 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 78 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–42 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,917 mi | 59,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 227 | 6 |
| Visibility | 210 | 9 |
| Suspension | 203 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 180 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 151 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 100 | 2 |
| Power Train | 76 | 13 |
| Structure | 78 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 107 | 0 |
| Stalling | 76 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 60 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 23 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 12 | 0 |
2006 Honda Civic
2006 Mazda RX-8
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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.