2024 Honda Civic Steering Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2024 Honda Civic, 49% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 10,900 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering rack” (16% of reports).
- 61steering complaints
- 10,900median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 54%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering rack: mentioned in 10 of 61 complaints (16%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Honda Civic steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 7 | 23% | — |
| 2025 Civic | 30 | 40% | 20,450 |
| 2024 Civic | 61 | 49% | 10,900 |
| 2023 Civic | 192 | 75% | 10,000 |
| 2022 Civic | 731 | 83% | 26,264 |
| 2021 Civic | 65 | 45% | 36,000 |
| 2020 Civic | 30 | 13% | 30,388 |
| 2019 Civic | 110 | 25% | 57,219 |
| 2018 Civic | 314 | 42% | 50,564 |
| 2017 Civic | 174 | 29% | 46,000 |
| 2016 Civic | 445 | 41% | 39,000 |
| 2015 Civic | 21 | 6% | 12,125 |
| 2014 Civic | 15 | 5% | 46,000 |
| 2013 Civic | 38 | 12% | 25,000 |
| 2012 Civic | 74 | 16% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Civic | 4 | 2% | 82,500 |
| 2010 Civic | 19 | 5% | 41,000 |
| 2009 Civic | 13 | 3% | 58,000 |
| 2008 Civic | 24 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Civic | 26 | 2% | 48,791 |
| 2006 Civic | 44 | 3% | 44,456 |
| 2005 Civic | 6 | 2% | 30,750 |
| 2004 Civic | 6 | 2% | 60,380 |
| 2003 Civic | 15 | 3% | 66,000 |
| 2002 Civic | 23 | 3% | 65,000 |
| 2001 Civic | 20 | 2% | 145,000 |
| 2000 Civic | 6 | 2% | 80,122 |
| 1999 Civic | 2 | 1% | 210,000 |
| 1998 Civic | 7 | 2% | 93,321 |
| 1997 Civic | 5 | 1% | 1,003 |
| 1996 Civic | 6 | 2% | 74,300 |
| 1995 Civic | 9 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Steering
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 pinion
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The w components are failing the whole power steering is bad. It sticks it makes noises it squeaks and itâs also gashing my tires and wearing them unevenly.
The steering on is off even after they fixed the steering recall. The driving feel wobbly and my tires are wearing uneven. Since honda âtook careâ 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…
I am filing this complaint regarding an unresolved steering issue involving my vehicle and the handling of NHTSA Recall 24V-744. My vehicle was subject to Recall 24V-744, which involved a steering-related safety issue. I brought the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer applied…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 Honda Civics have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about steering for the 2024 Honda Civic (49% of the 124 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Honda Civic steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 10,900 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2024 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “steering rack”, in 10 of 61 complaints.
See all 2024 Honda Civic problems or steering problems across all Civic years.