1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs 1998 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 | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 173 | 435 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 140 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 81 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 98,351 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Camaro | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 88 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 96 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 84 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 53 |
| Power Train | 15 | 49 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 29 |
| Visibility | 9 | 23 |
| Structure | 2 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 5 |
| Stalling | 5 | 45 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
1998 Chevrolet Camaro
1998 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.