2013 Honda Civic vs 2013 Volvo S60
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 | 2013 Honda Civic | 2013 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 315 | 86 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 270 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,250 mi | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 111 | 7 |
| Engine | 22 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 5 |
| Steering | 37 | 1 |
| Power Train | 22 | 5 |
| Structure | 23 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 30 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 18 |
2013 Honda Civic
2013 Volvo S60
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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.