2024 Honda Civic: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2024 Honda Civic
On the 2024 Honda Civic, the failure owners report most often is other steering problem, with 37 reports on file. Across every failure mode on this year, half the dated reports were filed before 10,000 miles. Overall it scores 74 out of 100, high risk for a 2024.
High risk for a 2024 — 102nd riskiest of the 226 2024 vehicles we can rate. 168 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.
What breaks on the 2024 Honda Civic
Owners have reported 38 named failure modes on the 2024 Honda Civic, and the three most-reported carry 42% of everything filed.
Other steering problem leads with 37 reports and about 0.4 per 1,000 vehicles.
Lane keep or steering assist fault follows with 21 reports.
Cruise control failure follows with 12 reports, median 700 miles.
By system, the reports fall mostly into steering (47), adas (44) and brakes (8).
When these failures get reported
20 of the reports on the 2024 Honda Civic came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 10,000 miles.
Cumulatively, 80% by 50,000 miles, 85% by 100,000 miles and 85% by 150,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed.
The busiest stretch is between 0 and 10,000 miles, which alone holds 40% of the dated reports.
80% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles, which is early enough that a fair number of these cars were still under a factory warranty when the owner complained.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 38. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
- Dashed the median reported mileage
Severity, and what it costs
Across the named modes, 15 mention a crash, 1 a fire and 11 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 4.70, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other steering problem at $350–$2,400, lane keep or steering assist fault at $200–$1,600, cruise control failure at $200–$1,400 and other driver assistance problem at $250–$1,800. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
10% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other steering problem | steering | 37 | 6 | — | 11k | — | 0.4 | $350–$2,400 | High |
| Lane keep or steering assist fault | adas | 21 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.2 | $200–$1,600 | High |
| Cruise control failure | adas | 12 | 1 | — | 650 | — | 0.1 | $200–$1,400 | High |
| Other driver assistance problem | adas | 11 | 2 | — | 11k | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,800 | High |
| Steering rack, gear or tie rod failure | steering | 9 | 1 | — | 8k | — | 0.1 | $700–$2,600 | High |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 4k | — | 0.1 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 5 | 1 | — | 180k | — | 0.1 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other engine problem | engine | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| Infotainment screen failure | infotainment | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $400–$2,600 | Low |
| Loss of braking | brakes | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $400–$3,000 | Critical |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 3 | 1 | — | 17k | — | 0.0 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Other suspension problem | suspension | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $350–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Complete engine failure or seizure | engine | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $4,500–$12,000 | Critical |
| Radiator or coolant leak | cooling | 2 | 1 | — | 167k | — | 0.0 | $350–$1,900 | High |
| Seat belt or retractor failure | airbag | 2 | 1 | — | 22k | — | 0.0 | $200–$900 | High |
| Strut, shock or spring failure | suspension | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $500–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Control arm, ball joint or bushing failure | suspension | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $400–$2,200 | High |
| Window regulator or power window failure | body | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $250–$900 | Moderate |
| Tail light, brake light or signal failure | lighting | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $100–$900 | Moderate |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Stalling while driving | engine | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Engine knock or bearing noise | engine | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $2,500–$9,000 | High |
| Complete transmission failure | transmission | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $2,800–$8,000 | Critical |
| CVT failure | transmission | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $3,000–$8,500 | Critical |
| CV axle or driveshaft failure | drivetrain | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $450–$2,200 | High |
| Differential or transfer case failure | drivetrain | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $900–$4,200 | High |
| Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure | electrical | 1 | 1 | — | 11k | — | 0.0 | $700–$3,000 | High |
| Backup camera failure | infotainment | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Instrument cluster or gauge failure | infotainment | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $350–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Airbag failed to deploy in a crash | airbag | 1 | 1 | — | 2k | — | 0.0 | $1,000–$5,000 | Critical |
| Steering column or shaft failure | steering | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $600–$2,500 | Critical |
| Tire pressure monitor failure | wheels | 1 | 1 | — | 176k | — | 0.0 | $80–$600 | Low |
| Sunroof failure or glass breakage | body | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $700–$4,500 | High |
| DPF, EGR or DEF system failure | emissions | 1 | 1 | — | 67k | — | 0.0 | $800–$5,000 | High |
| Windshield cracking | glass | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $300–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Wiper or washer failure | glass | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $120–$800 | Moderate |
| Other wheel or tire problem | wheels | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $200–$1,500 | High |
| Other visibility problem | glass | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $150–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Unclassified problem | other | 18 | 1 | — | 6k | — | 0.2 | — | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2024 Honda Civic draws about 1.9 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 80th percentile of complaint rates among 2024 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.
The working figure is 88,189 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2024 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
Recalls on the 2024 model year
NHTSA has issued 3 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Honda Civic, affecting an estimated 148,669 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover seats:critical fasteners, steering and steering:rack and pinion. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
Recalls also distort complaint counts. Publicity about a campaign reminds owners that complaining is possible, so reports for a recalled component often spike after the recall rather than before it.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
121 vehicles 2024-11-14- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
STEERING
1,693,199 vehicles 2024-10-03- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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
264,567 vehicles 2023-10-19- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
How it ranks in the 2024 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
How 2024 compares with the other years
High risk for a 2024 — 102nd riskiest of the 226 2024 vehicles we can rate. The comparison is always within the same model year, so an older car is never penalised for having had longer to break.
Across the 31 model years of this car that carry enough reports to score, 1996 comes out best at 63 and 2020 worst at 79, with 2024 itself at 74.
If the model year is negotiable, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2026, 2004, 2003, 2016, 2005, 1999, 2002, 2025 and 2000 score lower than 2024 by a margin worth acting on. Same body, same engines, different luck — usually a supplier change or a mid-cycle fix, which the complaint data can show but never explain.
Within the 2022–2026 generation specifically, 2026 is the strongest year at 67 and 2023 the weakest at 76.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.
Within the 2022-2026 generation, 2026 Honda Civic scores best at 67 and 2023 Honda Civic worst at 76.
What this page cannot tell you
168 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 168 reports, 20 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 12% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
Named failure modes come from matching phrases in the complaint text, so a badly worded complaint can land in the wrong bucket. The effect washes out across hundreds of reports and does not wash out across five.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda Civic?
The most-reported failures are other steering problem (37 reports, median 10,000 miles), lane keep or steering assist fault (21 reports) and cruise control failure (12 reports, median 700 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
Is the 2024 Honda Civic reliable?
It scores 74 out of 100 on our risk index, which is high — 102nd riskiest of the 226 2024 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2024 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the Honda Civic is best?
Within the 2022–2026 generation, 2026 scores best at 67 out of 100 and 2023 worst at 76. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed