2008 Honda Civic vs 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
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 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 916 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 31 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 62 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–42 | 19–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 50,700 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Hyundai Tiburon |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 177 | 10 |
| Engine | 156 | 0 |
| Visibility | 112 | 1 |
| Suspension | 99 | 0 |
| Structure | 85 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 0 |
| Power Train | 52 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 77 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 0 |
| Stalling | 27 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2008 Honda Civic
2008 Hyundai Tiburon
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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.