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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 33 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 32 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2022 Honda Civic

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2022 Honda Civic

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: 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 2022 Honda Civic 2021 Honda Civic Difference
Total recalls 4 4 Similar
Total complaints 873 129 Civic has 744 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 34 / 3 / 12 / 0 5 / 2 / 1 / 0 Civic has 41 more severity reports
Defect investigations 4 0 Civic has 4 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 118 83 Civic has 35 more communications
Recall completion reports 23 26 Civic has 3 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 May 28, 2026 May 25, 2026 Civic has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Steering
  • Steering Lane Departure
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Steering
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Air Bags
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 33 combined MPG 32 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $1,800 $1,850 Civic about $50 less
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 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 steering lane departure repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 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 forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Honda Civic

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Steering Lane Departure: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2021 Honda Civic

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion

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