2024 Honda Civic

▲ Better than typical
2024 Honda Civic
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:47.143Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Civic Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 9 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 314 complaints 2005 2006: 1402 complaints 2007: 1204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 396 complaints 2011: 168 complaints 2011 2012: 454 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 291 complaints 2015: 377 complaints 2016: 1079 complaints 2017: 591 complaints 2017 2018: 738 complaints 2019: 425 complaints 2020: 222 complaints 2021: 142 complaints 2022: 881 complaints 2023: 252 complaints 2023 2024: 122 complaints 2024 2025: 70 complaints 2026: 28 complaints 2026
2024: 122 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19839
19845
198515
198635
198739
198848
198969
199092
1991111
1992100
1993155
1994161
1995199
1996305
1997373
1998435
1999338
2000287
20011079
2002702
2003499
2004350
2005314
20061402
20071204
2008916
2009395
2010396
2011168
2012454
2013318
2014291
2015377
20161079
2017591
2018738
2019425
2020222
2021142
2022881
2023252
2024122
202570
202628

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 48%

48% of complaints: steering — 59 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 20%

20% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

CRASH
LANE DEPARTURE 12%

12% of complaints: lane departure — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing assist and warning.

CRASH INJURY
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While I was turning my vehicle it set off the lane departure feature throwing me into a concentrate decretive section on the road. My blinker was on and the feature shouldn’t have went off knowing I was turning my vehicle through me off the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240115

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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Failure brake suspension

NHTSA ODI report, 20260822

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20231129 — EA (closed 20250128)

Momentary Increased Steering Effort

R 20231204 — steering

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.

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.

Campaign 23V704000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241118 — 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...

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.

Campaign 24V744000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250106 — seats

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.

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.

Campaign 24V859000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (59 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for lane departure issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V704000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V744000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V859000 (seats) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2007 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Honda Civic reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Honda Civic is rated "better than typical".

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

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Honda Civic have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.