2011 Honda Civic vs 2011 Nissan Altima
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 | 2011 Honda Civic | 2011 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 168 | 241 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 131 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–41 | 21–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,093 mi | 74,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 51 | 21 |
| Power Train | 4 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 31 |
| Engine | 7 | 36 |
| Structure | 10 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 9 |
| Suspension | 5 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2011 Honda Civic
2011 Nissan Altima
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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.