The Lemon Index2024 Honda Civic.
The 2024 Honda Civic is so far better than average by owner complaints: 133 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 64, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 32 to 36 mpg combined. The best Honda Civic year is 2011.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 133 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Civic year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 6K to 17K miles on the car (19 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- seats 2024
The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat.
- steering 2024
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
- steering 2023
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 96 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer Message - Today December 8, 2023, American Honda is announcing a product update for…
- Service Bulletin - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering…
- Owner Notification Letter - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedMomentary increased steering effort2023–2025
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1800–2000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
When no other vehicles ahead on straight road, decelerates randomly 15-20 mph. Happened at least 3 times on a 450 mile trip. Occasionally also will brake when car ahead change lanes in a different lane than I was driving.
2024 Honda Civic owner · NHTSA complaint 11595959
More owner reports
Car automatically stopped abruptly when a car in oncoming traffic turned a safe distance ahead of me. I was in the process of slowing down and was in no danger of being too close to the car in front of me. Nearly got rear ended.
NHTSA complaint 11590549
When Lane departure is turned on it tries steer, vehicle off-road. Also noticing jerking motion or sticky steering at mainly highway speeds where car is difficult to steer around curves, and then straight lines
NHTSA complaint 11564893
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Honda Civic reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.6× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 64; 100 is average). The best Honda Civic year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2024 Honda Civic problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (50%), automatic emergency braking (20%) and lane assist (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Honda Civic have?
3 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Honda Civic get?
32 to 36 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Honda Civic safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Honda Civic have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Honda Civic cost in fuel a year?
About $1800 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Honda Civic have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Honda Civic year is better than the 2024?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2013 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works