Dodge Charger vs Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 30 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Charger. At EPA assumptions that is about $950 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Charger | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,905 | 1,710 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 31 and 15 | 108 and 21 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 30 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 26 and 36 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,250 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,905 complaints for the Dodge Charger and 1,710 for the Honda Civic. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Dodge Charger, 13 for the Honda Civic.