2008 Honda Civic vs 2008 Lexus IS 250
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 | 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Lexus IS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 916 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 197 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 62 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–42 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,700 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Lexus IS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 177 | 38 |
| Engine | 156 | 14 |
| Visibility | 112 | 2 |
| Structure | 85 | 29 |
| Suspension | 99 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 8 |
| Power Train | 52 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 77 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 51 | 0 |
| Stalling | 27 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2008 Honda Civic
2008 Lexus IS 250
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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.