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2017 Honda Civic vs 2020 Mazda Mazda3

The published evidence does not support a responsible winner. Candidate condition must break the tie.

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Tenth generation

2017 Honda Civic

Insufficient evidenceEvidence: Limited confidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Most immediate named issue
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft safety campaign. high severity. 1,114 to 3,312 mi.
First decisive check
Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Inspection items
1
Safety actions
1
EPA combined MPG
33
Price and cost delta
Withheld

First inspection moves

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
clm_honda-civic-2017-recall-recall-17v706000-obs-6892017 Honda CivicEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength. The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.”
NHTSArecallSep 2017Open source record
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Fourth generation (BP)

2020 Mazda Mazda3

Insufficient evidenceEvidence: Limited confidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Most immediate named issue
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking safety campaign. high severity. No defensible mileage band.
First decisive check
Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Inspection items
1
Safety actions
1
EPA combined MPG
Not available
Price and cost delta
Withheld

First inspection moves

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
clm_mazda-mazda3-2020-recall-recall-19v907000-obs-62032020 Mazda Mazda3Evidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle. Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. In addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
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