2007 Honda Civic vs 2007 Mazda RX-8
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 | 2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,204 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 194 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–42 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 47,520 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 246 | 0 |
| Visibility | 176 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 156 | 16 |
| Engine | 170 | 0 |
| Power Train | 104 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 74 | 2 |
| Structure | 70 | 6 |
| Tires | 73 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 84 | 0 |
| Overheating | 81 | 0 |
| Stalling | 66 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
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.