2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2010 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 573 | 396 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,137 | 52 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–29 | 24–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,938 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cobalt | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 239 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 76 | 96 |
| Electrical System | 125 | 23 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 101 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 65 |
| Engine | 38 | 19 |
| Structure | 13 | 43 |
| Power Train | 31 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 43 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 41 | 0 |
| Stalling | 35 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2010 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.