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2024 Honda Civic: Too new to judge

The 2024 Honda Civic has been on the road for 35 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 2.1× the rate other Civic years drew in their first 35 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the steering (52% of complaints, median 11,000 miles).

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rated after five years
Complaints
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Recalls
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11th generation, 2022–today · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2022 Honda Civic EX sedan

Photo: 2022 Honda Civic EX sedan · Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Steering52% · 73 complaints · median 11,000 miles
  2. Driver assistance18% · 25 complaints
  3. Air bags2% · 3 complaints
  4. Brakes6% · 8 complaints
  5. Powertrain4% · 6 complaints
  6. Electrical6% · 8 complaints
  7. Suspension6% · 8 complaints
  8. Seats and belts2% · 3 complaints
  9. Speed control3% · 4 complaints
  10. Engine3% · 4 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Driver assistance

Owners describe their Civic's driver assistance features unexpectedly slamming the brakes or accelerating on the highway with nothing in front of them, and some also report a sticky or hard-to-control steering wheel. Several say dealers could not find the cause, leaving them uneasy about relying on the systems.

Warning signs:
Many describe abrupt hard braking or deceleration on the highway, sudden acceleration during cruise control, dashboard warnings of a detected vehicle that wasn't there, and a stiff or sticky steering wheel especially at highway speed.
What shops did:
Some dealers ran diagnostics but could not identify or reproduce the issue, while a few owners say sensors were replaced or a steering-related recall repair was scheduled without resolving the concern.

“The automatic braking system engaged and the vehicle almost came to a stop on the freeway before it disengaged.”

“My car decelerated violently, dropped about 20 mph in speed, then immediately accelerated back to the speed set on my cruise control.”

Steering

Owners of this Civic commonly describe a steering wheel that sticks, binds, or seizes, sometimes causing loss of control or crashes. Many say dealers had no repair parts available for months, and some report the recall fix didn't resolve the sticky or noisy steering.

Warning signs:
Many report a sticky or notchy steering wheel, jerking or wobbling, clunking or popping noises, and pulling to one side, often at highway speeds after driving a while.
What shops did:
Many owners were told parts for the steering recall were unavailable for months; some dealers greased the gearbox, replaced the steering rack, or could not duplicate or fix the issue.
Mileage:
most between 10,000 and 15,000 miles, among 13 complaints that give it

“Steering wheel sticks when making small adjustments on highway after driving for a certain amount of time, usually 20-30 minutes.”

“The steering wheel physically binds, catches, and sticks when traveling at highway speeds (between 45–70 mph).”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (3)

Check a VIN on NHTSA ›
  • NHTSA 24V859000November 2024121 vehicles

    Seats: critical fasteners

    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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V744000October 20241,693,199 vehicles

    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 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.

  • NHTSA 23V704000October 2023264,567 vehicles

    Steering: rack and pinion

    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.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Honda sent NHTSA 98 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2024 Civic. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • APaS03132026903 · March 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • A23-089 · December 2024Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may affect the rack stroke.
  • A24-095 · August 2024While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
  • A24-006 · February 2024Customers are seeing the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator on the instrument panel due to the 12-volt battery degrading.
  • ONL6GT01292024 · January 2024Owner Notification Letter - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may affect the rack stroke.
  • ABOM12082023901 · December 2023Dealer Message - Today December 8, 2023, American Honda is announcing a product update for certain model year 2022-2024 Civic units which may have improperly manufactured Electronic Power Steering…
  • APOC10092023904 · October 2023Dealer Message - American Honda is requesting parts for a Quality Investigation on certain STRG G/Box Assy for 22-24MY Civic.
  • A26-010 · August 2026Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.

All 2024 Civic bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2024 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2024 Honda Civic has been on the road for 35 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 2.1× the rate other Civic years drew in their first 35 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare Civic years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2024 Civic problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the steering (52%), driver-assistance features and cameras (18%) and the air bags (2%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2024 Honda Civic been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 Honda Civic, the most recent in November 2024 (seats). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Honda. The 2024 Honda Civic on NHTSA.gov · How we rate