1992 Honda Civic vs 1992 Pontiac Sunbird
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 | 1992 Honda Civic | 1992 Pontiac Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 15 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–38 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Pontiac Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
1992 Honda Civic
1992 Pontiac Sunbird
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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.