2024 Honda Civic: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 133 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is steering (53% of complaints); the 2026 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Nov 2024
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Spontaneously the sunroof blew out and exploded. Luckily the sunroof was not open from the inside. If it was the glass would have shattered on the passengers including my 1 year old”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2026
“I took my 2024 Honda Civic Sport to my local Honda dealership due to concerning issues with the steering. After diagnosing the problem, the dealership determined that the car needed a full steering rack replacement. They contacted Honda, who agreed to cover part of the repair, but I was told I would have to pay $600 out-of-pocket. Given the newness of the vehicle, I believe this is a safety defect that should be fully covered under a recall, as I should not have to pay for such a major issue on a nearly brand-new car.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2026
“At speeds 35+ MPH the steering has a "sticky" "notch" feeling making steering at high speed very difficult to do smoothly, especially when cornering. This has led to close-calls nearly resulting in accidents, but fortunately being avoided. I suspect it has to do with the steering rack issue that is a common complaint with this MY.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2025
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“My Honda will randomly beep and slam the brakes but there is nothing in front of me, it has done this multiple times and getting to the point I'm scared it will cause an accident. When it happened the first time I thought maybe it was because it was slightly raining, but it will do it regardless of the weather conditions. It has happened probably 5+ times, and it's starting to become more frequent.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Dec 2025
“When using the backseat armrest and cup holders, if you have a hot coffee, to go, from let's say Starbucks, no matter the size, it will come out of the cup holder in certain turns, when the car is moving. It's spilled multiple times on my kids and a friend, who had scalding on their hands. This is very unsafe and the cup holders need to be deeper, they are very shallow, to hold to go cups, even sodas from McDonald's will come out of the cup holders when the car is turning at medium speeds around corners, 30 MPH or so.”Owner report · Seats · Sep 2025
“I was driving up a hill and all of a sudden, my transmission gave out, and I was rolling backwards on a hill. It was terrifying since the brakes barely worked as well. I was rolling down the hill and almost crashed, it was emotionally damaging and hope I never have to live through that again. I had AAA take the car to Honda, and they said that they needed to replace the transmission after only 10,000 miles. I could not believe it and they replaced the transmission since it was covered under warranty.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2025
“Cvt transmission unknown if can be inspected. Safety reason is I went to do a lane change on the interstate and pressed the throttle I hear the transmission make a loud noise and would not speed up even with me pressing more on the accelerator. Then 5 seconds later car finally started to speed up No I have brought car in prior to be looked at for the car jumping on slow acceleration they can't get it to do it when I bring it in. Vehicle has been inspected was advised to change transmission fluid I did issue is still present. No there was no warning lights”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2025
“Warning all saftey features have been deactivated. Take to dealer asap. Dealer checked twice and fo not find problem. Warning is intermittently. Happens every once in a while.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2025
“The contact owns a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance system became inoperable. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was close to another vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated, with the Forward Collision Avoidance alert warning light illuminated. The contact had to forcefully depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · May 2025
“2024 civic si steering is off center and car pulls to the right if steering wheel is release , has been aligned 4 times by honda dealership under warranty already and they can not fix it problem seems to apear again after day or two , car is dificult to keep straight with out adjusting all the time no warning lamps”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2025
When filing, owners marked a crash in 14 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2024 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2024 Honda Civic reliable?
NHTSA has 133 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2024 Honda Civic. The most complained-about area is steering (53% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2024 Honda Civic problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 12,000 miles or less.
Does the 2024 Honda Civic have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.