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Published authority comparison

2018 Honda Civic vs 2020 Mazda Mazda3

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

This is not a price recommendation. TireKick has no licensed price source or cited repair-cost delta for this comparison.

Tenth generation

2018 Honda Civic

Insufficient evidenceEvidence: Limited confidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Most immediate named issue
Equipment:Other:Labels safety campaign. high severity. 36,250 to 48,750 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-2018-recall-recall-18v421000-obs-7372018 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 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle. If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.”
NHTSArecallOpen 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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