1988 Ford Festiva vs 1988 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 | 1988 Ford Festiva | 1988 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 20 | 4 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 34–35 | 23–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Festiva | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 28 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1988 Ford Festiva
1988 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.