NHTSA has received 142 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda Civic, or 50.9 per year on the road — more complaints than typical (complaint index 1.26, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #69 of 89 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Honda models its rate is 29% lower; against other Compact cars it is 132% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-11-21 and 2026-09-26. Median delay from incident to filing: 11 days.
142Complaints
50.9Complaints per year on the road
1.26Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
10.6%Share involving a crash or fire
28Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 88.1 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 54.8 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 121 complaints, 72% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Steering (51.4% of complaints), followed by Unspecified or other (13.4%) and Driver-assist systems (11.3%). Steering complaints are 8.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 15 reports (10.6%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 14 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 10 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (68% of incidents). In the last 12 months 28 new complaints were filed, versus 72 in the 12 months before — down 61%.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Momentary Increased Steering Effort” (engineering analysis, opened 2023-11-29, closed 2025-01-28).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles1.26
vs. other Honda models0.71
vs. other 2024 models1.31
vs. other Compact cars2.32
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (121)1.72
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Civic SI. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, a semi-truck abruptly entered the lane the vehicle was driving in, and the brake pedal became firm.
Electrical · 2026-08-10 · ODI 11755916
The contact owned a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a six-vehicle crash on a major highway. The contact vehicle was crashed into twice on the front end and once on the rear.
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 · 2026-09-26 · ODI 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.
Steering · 2026-09-18 · ODI 11765168
Windshield is soft and the small pits are making driving into the sun mire difficult.
Body & structure · 2026-09-08 · ODI 11762818
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
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.
Summary: 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.
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.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Campaign 23V704000 · 2023-10-19
Summary: 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.
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.
On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steerin…
