2014 Honda Civic vs 2016 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 | 2014 Honda Civic | 2016 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 290 | 1,070 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 316 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 33,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 436 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 118 |
| Power Train | 98 | 36 |
| Engine | 22 | 94 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 92 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 28 |
| Structure | 7 | 48 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 14 |
2014 Honda Civic
2016 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.