2012 Honda Civicvs 2012 Mazda Mazda3
Side-by-side reliability comparison based on NHTSA owner complaints
The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 is the most reliable choice with a Klunk Score of 50/100 ("Proceed with Caution"). The 2012 Honda Civic has 452 owner complaints and 3 NHTSA recalls. The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 has 225 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA recalls.
2012 Honda Civic
30 /100
Check Engine
2012 Mazda Mazda3
50 /100
Proceed with Caution
Winner
Head to Head
| 2012 Honda Civic | 2012 Mazda Mazda3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Klunk Score | 30/100 | 50/100 |
| Complaints | 452 | 225 |
| Recalls | 3 | 0 |
| Verdict | Check Engine | Proceed with Caution |
Complaints by Category
2012 Honda Civic
Electrical 184
Body 141
Engine 57
Transmission 39
Brakes 31
2012 Mazda Mazda3
Body 82
Electrical 51
Engine 50
Transmission 28
Brakes 14