2011 Ford Fiesta vs 2011 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 | 2011 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 729 | 168 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 49 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–32 | 24–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,084 mi | 35,093 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 366 | 4 |
| Structure | 125 | 10 |
| Engine | 107 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 96 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 10 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 41 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 113 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 89 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 64 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 41 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 0 |
2011 Ford Fiesta
2011 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.