2004 BMW 330I vs 2004 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 | 2004 BMW 330I | 2004 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 113 | 350 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 244 |
| Investigations | 6 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,480 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 330I | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 20 | 133 |
| Exterior Lighting | 83 | 12 |
| Power Train | 0 | 56 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 23 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 16 |
| Structure | 0 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 40 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 9 |
2004 BMW 330I
2004 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.