2024 Honda Civic Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 Civic years
The 2024 Honda Civic has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 10th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict. Steering issues dominate, making up 49% of its 123 complaints, with 3 recalls filed so far, including two steering-related campaigns.
- Complaints
- 123
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 12 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 33
- 30 city / 37 hwy
Top 2024 Honda Civic problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly seizes or fails to respond during turns, sometimes at low speed while parking or exiting a freeway, leading to crashes.
- Lane-keeping assist overcorrects during lane changes at highway speed, pulling the car across multiple lanes into oncoming traffic or barriers.
- Automatic emergency braking fails to activate during low-speed collisions despite an oncoming hazard being visible.
- A transmission or powertrain component produced a loud explosion sound followed by smoke coming from the dashboard while driving.
- Suspension components including the ball joint, axle, and strut developed noise and steering-related wear that owners linked to a prior steering complaint.
- Airbags failed to deploy in at least one multi-vehicle highway crash involving the 2024 Civic.
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 40 and ranks 10th worst among 16 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 (49%) and 7 of the 12 reported crashes, with a median failure mileage of 10,900 miles.
- Does the 2024 Honda Civic have a steering recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two steering-related recalls for the 2024 Civic: campaign 24V744000 covering a worm gear spring issue, and campaign 23V704000 covering incorrectly installed replacement power steering racks.
- How many complaints and recalls does the 2024 Honda Civic have?
- NHTSA lists 123 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2024 Civic, along with 12 reported crashes, 1 fire, and 11 injuries.
- How does the 2024 Civic compare to other bad Civic years?
- The 2024 Civic's Complaint Index of 40 is much lower than the worst years, such as 2022 (100) and 2016 (93), which are rated "Avoid."