2013 Honda Civic vs 2013 Toyota Prius C
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 | 2013 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Prius C |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 315 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 379 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 50 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,250 mi | 66,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Toyota Prius C |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 111 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 16 |
| Steering | 37 | 3 |
| Engine | 22 | 7 |
| Structure | 23 | 3 |
| Power Train | 22 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 30 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2013 Honda Civic
2013 Toyota Prius C
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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.