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2024 Honda Civic problems

Owners filed 144 complaints about the 2024 Honda Civic with NHTSA between Nov 2023 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is steering (75).

Complaints
144
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
14
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
14
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Steering75
  2. Forward collision avoidance18
  3. Lane departure11
  4. Electrical system9
  5. Suspension8
  6. Service brakes7
  7. Power train6
  8. Vehicle speed control5
  9. Engine5
  10. Visibility/wiper4
  11. Structure3
  12. Air bags3
  13. Seat belts2
  14. Wheels1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20234
202467
202550
202623

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Steering

75 reports8 crashes2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); the steering wheel continued making a clunking sound while turning to the right or the left. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. During an oil change appointment, the dealer confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was filed, and the contact was advised to pay for the diagnostic test or contact another dealer for assistance.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026SteeringODI 11774222

Forward collision avoidance

18 reports1 crash
“I originally notified my dealer of concerns with my vehicles behavior while using cruise control and they verified that the systems were 'calibrated and working properly'. On a regular basis, my car will automatically and erroneously engage the vehicles brakes while driving, especially while using the automatic cruise control function. This behavior is far worse at night but has happened to me during the day as well and under all weather conditions. Typically, the gauge cluster will show a motorcycle or car being 'detected' on the screen before or at the same time this happens even though there typically is nothing there. Additionally, this may or may not be related. The entire driver assist system and cruise control are constantly failing to function and often show as 'unavailable' - the cruise control, lane keep, and auto stop features will stop working at random while in use constantly; seemingly heavily influenced by even that slightest adverse conditions - driving in the cold? 'System unavailable'. A rain drop hit the windshield? 'System unavailable'. Road is wet? System unavailable'. While I am able to stay alert and correct these issues as they are…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 1, 2026Forward collision avoidanceODI 11728682

Lane departure

11 reports2 crashes
“The contact leased a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, and making a lane change, the steering wheel overcorrected the change due to the automatic lane corrector and swerved across two lanes inadvertently, and collided with a semitruck and then into a wall. The air bag deployed, and the driver's seat belt independently unlatched. The contact stated that the seat belt unbuckled at some point during the collision. The contact sustained face burns and lacerations, right arm/shoulder, and right side rib injuries. Medical attention was needed for the contact. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,083.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 9, 2026Seat belts, Lane departureCrash reportedODI 11709941

Electrical system

9 reports
“While traveling on the highway at approximately 55–60 mph, my vehicle suddenly began shaking and progressively losing engine power and speed. The check-engine light started flashing rapidly, followed by multiple dashboard warnings involving the braking system, power steering, vehicle stability control, collision mitigation, and other safety systems. Despite pressing the accelerator, the vehicle continued losing power and slowing down. The engine remained running, but the vehicle could not maintain highway speed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 26, 2026Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11773707

Suspension

8 reports1 crash
“I’ve taken my car to the dealer multiple times for an issue with steering and a loud clunk in my front end that wasn’t there when I bought it. I’ve constantly been told it’s normal or nothing is wrong but it’s becoming a real concern for me to drive I’ve almost been veered into oncoming traffic because the car wanders and steering doesn’t react very well. I’ve tried switching wheels and tires and still same issue. I need help because this car is unsafe to drive.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 23, 2025Steering, SuspensionODI 11706865

Service brakes

7 reports
“The cotter pin and washer nuts connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster are completely missing from my vehicle. Unsure if it was even installed when I purchased the vehicle in 2024. Noticed the issue last Friday the 13th of February, 2026. brought it into a dealership Tuesday the 17th of February, 2026. They diagnosed that the pin was completely gone, which if such was the case i am unsure as to how i’ve been driving the vehicle normally until Friday, but if its just not there then I have reason to suspect that it was never installed properly in the first place, and through normal wear and tear it finally decided to give? But that still wouldn’t explain why its completely missing, and not in the car.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 17, 2026Service brakesODI 11718616
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.