2024 Honda Civic Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 26, 2026 · 124 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Civic years
Far fewer complaints than other years 30th of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Honda Civic. That ranks 30th out of 32 Civic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (61 complaints, 49%), typically at around 10,900 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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Honda Civic Sedan (FE) Washington DC, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Honda Civic problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering61 · ~10,900 mi
Unknown or Other30
Forward Collision Avoidance17 · ~10,500 mi
Lane Departure11 · ~22,083 mi
Electrical System7 · ~11,000 mi
Service Brakes7 · ~3,500 mi
Suspension7
Power Train6 · ~17,000 mi
Engine3 · ~26,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control3 · ~650 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering problems6149%10,900“steering rack” (16%)—
Unknown or Other3024%———
Forward Collision Avoidance1714%10,500——
Lane Departure119%22,083——
Electrical System76%11,000——
Service Brakes76%3,500——
Suspension76%———
Power Train65%17,000——
Engine32%26,000——
Vehicle Speed Control32%650——
Visibility/wiper32%———
Air Bags22%21,541——
Seat Belts22%22,083——
Structure22%———
Exterior Lighting11%11,000——
Seats11%———
Tires11%———
Wheels11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 62 complaints
2023: 4202342024: 622024622025: 412025412026: 17202617

n = 124 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Honda Civic recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Seats:critical fastenersNov 14, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V859000 · 121 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

SteeringOct 3, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Steering:rack and pinionOct 19, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V704000 · 264,567 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Momentary Increased Steering Effort (EA23003) — opened Nov 29, 2023, closed Jan 28, 2025, led to recall 24V744.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The w components are failing the whole power steering is bad. It sticks it makes noises it squeaks and it’s also gashing my tires and wearing them unevenly.

Steering · received Sep 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767143

The steering on is off even after they fixed the steering recall. The driving feel wobbly and my tires are wearing uneven. Since honda ‘took care’ of the recall they keep saying its fine but the steering feels loose and there is a definite wheel wobble. This is frustrating cause ive been…

Steering · received Sep 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765168

The car was stolen. See attached

Unknown or Other · received Sep 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763989

My 2024 was forcibly entered via breaking glass. Someone inserted an electonic device into the car, then walked away. They used anoter device in their hand, made all the lights flash- engine started and they drove off. Both keys were not in the car, or close by. Doors were locked. See detailed…

Electrical System · received Sep 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762301

Stolen car

Electrical System · received Sep 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761499

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda Civic?

Owners most often report steering, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 61 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Honda Civic?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Honda Civic a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.