1990 Honda Civic vs 1990 Toyota Celica
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 | 1990 Honda Civic | 1990 Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 7 | 28 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–30 | 19–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 34 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 2 |
| Power Train | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
1990 Honda Civic
1990 Toyota Celica
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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.