1989 Honda Civic vs 1989 Toyota Tercel
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 | 1989 Honda Civic | 1989 Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 4 | 20 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–31 | 26–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
1989 Honda Civic
1989 Toyota Tercel
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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.