Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 29 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 32 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Honda Civic

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Honda Civic

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2018 Honda Civic

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Civic needs more recall homework, Civic has more complaint activity, Civic has more severity reports and Civic has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Honda Civic 2018 Honda Civic Difference
Total recalls 4 6 Civic has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 355 603 Civic has 248 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 23 / 0 / 12 / 0 26 / 4 / 15 / 1 Civic has 11 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 208 241 Civic has 33 more communications
Recall completion reports 25 35 Civic has 10 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint None listed None listed None listed
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Steering
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Steering
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Unknown Or Other
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 29 combined MPG 32 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,050 $1,850 Civic about $200 less
Safety-rating records 2 3 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Honda Civic

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had steering and fuel system gasoline repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Honda Civic

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had steering and fuel system gasoline repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Honda Civic

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes

2018 Honda Civic

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show