Chevrolet Volt vs Honda Civic
For 2011–2019 models, the Honda Civic has 15.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 118.0 for the Chevrolet Volt. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2011–2019), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Volt
118.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
7.7× the Honda Civic’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,860
- Sold
- 157,652
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2012–2013 and 2017–2018. Fewest: 2014–2015. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 42,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 79,000 mi
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Transmission control module and sensors
Typically around 40,000 mi
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Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter
Typically around 67,000 mi · repair $2,740–$5,240
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Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR
Typically around 59,352 mi · repair $1,360–$4,270
Honda Civic
15.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
87% fewer than the Chevrolet Volt
- Complaints
- 4,522
- Sold
- 2,959,500
- Recall campaigns
- 27
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2016. Fewest: 2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 40,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 41,000 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 46,600 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 31,307 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Volt or the Honda Civic?
For 2011–2019 models, the Honda Civic has 15.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Volt has 118.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Volt?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Volt is body control and other modules, typically around 42,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Civic?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Civic is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 83,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Volt and Honda Civic years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Volt: 2012–2013 and 2017–2018; Honda Civic: 2016.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.