2024 Honda Civic problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 141 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Honda Civic, filed between 2023-11-21 and 2026-09-18. The most common problem areas are the steering (73, 52%), forward collision avoidance (18, 13%) and lane departure (10, 7%). Owners reported 14 crashes, 1 fire and 14 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2024 Honda Civic complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 73 | 52% | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 31 | 22% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 18 | 13% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 10 | 7% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 8 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 4% | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2% | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Steering: 73 complaints
- 73 complaints of 141 (52%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 5 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 8 crashes and 6 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2024 Honda Civic; the latest, campaign 24V744000, says: “The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.”
Forward collision avoidance: 18 complaints
- 18 complaints of 141 (13%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 3 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Honda Civic covers this system.
Lane departure: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 141 (7%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- 4 of them also name the steering; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Honda Civic covers this system.
Electrical system: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 141 (6%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 2 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Honda Civic covers this system.
Suspension: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 141 (6%) name the suspension — springs, shocks and struts, control arms and ball joints.
- 4 of them also name the steering; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Honda Civic covers this system.
Service brakes: 7 complaints
- 7 complaints of 141 (5%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 3 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Honda Civic covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2026 | 20 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CIVIC, CIVIC HATCHBACK, CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R, CIVIC SEDAN, CIVIC SEDAN SI, model year 2024. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2024 Honda Civic recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda Civic?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2024 Honda Civic's most common problem areas are the steering (73 of 141 complaints), forward collision avoidance (18 of 141 complaints) and lane departure (10 of 141 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2024 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA has 141 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Honda Civic, including 14 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Honda Civic's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Honda Civic; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.