1986 Honda Accord vs 1986 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 | 1986 Honda Accord | 1986 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 54 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 0 |
| Investigations | 6 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 24–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 14 | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 3 |
| Power Train | 5 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
1986 Honda Accord
1986 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.