2008 Honda Civic Hybrid vs 2008 Toyota Corolla
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 | 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid | 2008 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 156 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,750 mi | 44,261 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic Hybrid | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 138 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 21 |
| Engine | 4 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17 |
| Power Train | 3 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
2008 Toyota Corolla
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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.