2012 Chevrolet Volt vs 2012 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Volt | 2012 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 245 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,847 | 76 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 55 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 37 | 25–44 |
| Median reported mileage | 80,000 mi | 36,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Volt | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 86 | 149 |
| Electrical System | 86 | 59 |
| Steering | 6 | 74 |
| Power Train | 22 | 49 |
| Engine | 26 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 34 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 37 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 31 |
| Stalling | 18 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2012 Chevrolet Volt
2012 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.