2013 Honda Civic vs 2013 Volkswagen Golf
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Honda Civic | 2013 Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 319 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 1,298 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 26–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,625 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 114 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 7 |
| Steering | 38 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 5 |
| Engine | 22 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 11 |
| Structure | 23 | 1 |
| Power Train | 22 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2013 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.