2008 BMW 135I vs 2008 Honda Civic
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 | 2008 BMW 135I | 2008 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 916 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 75 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 24–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 50,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 135I | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 177 |
| Engine | 4 | 156 |
| Visibility | 0 | 112 |
| Suspension | 1 | 99 |
| Structure | 1 | 85 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 55 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 51 |
| Power Train | 1 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 6 | 10 |
| Stalling | 5 | 27 |
| Overheating | 0 | 77 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 51 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
2008 BMW 135I
2008 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.