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All cars · Honda Civic · 2024

2024 Honda Civic. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index64100 = average car
Complaints133NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold242,005U.S. model year
Per 100K sold55complaints

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD33 / 42 / 36Regular$1,750
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (AV-S7)FWD31 / 38 / 34Regular$1,850
1.5L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFWD27 / 37 / 31Premium$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD31 / 40 / 35Regular$1,800
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S7)FWD30 / 37 / 33Regular$1,900
2.0L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD26 / 36 / 29Regular$2,150
2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFWD22 / 28 / 24Premium$3,200

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,000 and 17,000 miles. Median 11,000, from 19 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Steering10,0005,000–16,20010

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering50%
Automatic emergency braking20%
Lane assist12%
Electrical6%
Brakes5%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1331219010

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 24V859000 Nov 2024 Seats / Critical Fasteners

    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."

    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.

  • 24V744000 Oct 2024 Steering

    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.

    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.

  • 23V704000 Oct 2023 Steering / Rack And Pinion

    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.

    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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedMomentary increased steering effort20232025

Manufacturer communications 96

Honda filed 96 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB FWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20213281263,787Automatic emergency braking
2022437926133,932Steering
2023140332200,381Steering
202464133242,005Steering
20256494238,661Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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