2024 Honda Civic Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2024 Honda Civic has a complaint index of 35 and ranks 14th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Civic years. Steering issues dominate, making up 60 of 123 complaints (49% share), tied to three recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Civic years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 123
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 12
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 33
- 30 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
Top 2024 Honda Civic problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering60 (49%)
- Other30 (24%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (14%)
- Lane Departure10 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (7%)
- Brakes7 (6%)
- Electrical System7 (6%)
- Engine6 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (5%)
- Structure & Body3 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel seizes while turning left or right at low speed, sometimes while idle, causing the vehicle to keep turning and crash.
- Steering locks up during reverse parking maneuvers, leading to unintended acceleration and collision with a wall.
- Steering fails at highway speed while exiting a freeway or rounding a curve, causing the car to drift off the road or into oncoming traffic.
- Automatic braking system fails to engage in low-speed situations, such as when the driver is blinded by sun glare, resulting in a crash.
- Lane-keeping or lane-departure assist overcorrects during a lane change, swerving the vehicle across lanes and into another vehicle or wall.
- A loud explosion sound and black smoke from the dashboard occurred while driving, prompting the driver to pull over and evacuate the vehicle.
2024 Honda Civic recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V859000Nov 14, 2024Structure & Body121 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
- NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles
Steering
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
- NHTSA 23V704000Oct 19, 2023Steering264,567 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
2024 Honda Civic fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Civic years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Honda Civic reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Civic has a complaint index of 35 and ranks 14th worst among 21 model years, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Civic years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Honda Civic?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 60 of 123 complaints, a 49% share, with a median failure mileage of 10,900 miles and 7 related crashes.
- Does the 2024 Honda Civic have a steering recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall 24V744000 for a steering worm gear spring issue and recall 23V704000 for an incorrectly assembled power steering rack in certain 2022-2024 Civic models.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Honda Civic have?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Civic, covering structure/body seat cushion frames and two separate steering rack issues.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Honda Civic?
- The EPA rates the 2024 Civic at 33 mpg combined (30 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950.