2019 Honda Civic vs 2021 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 | 2019 Honda Civic | 2021 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 414 | 139 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 193 | 73 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 16,200 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 102 | 61 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 70 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 34 | 33 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 62 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 17 |
| Engine | 31 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 15 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 44 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2019 Honda Civic
2021 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.