2024 Honda Civic: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Honda Civic has 256 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and forward collision avoidance. Owners most often flag ac compressor failure at low mileage (34,000 miles): frequency: recurrent (multiple owners report failures, with warranty extension documented).

Safety record for the 2024 model year

256
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
28
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Honda Civic vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2024 a good year for the Civic?

Across the 21 Civic model years we track, complaint volume runs from 256 (2024) to 2,866 (2006). With 256 complaints, the 2024 Civic sits belowthe model's median of 849.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

steering
134
forward collision avoidance
35
lane departure
20
suspension
14
power train
12

Recalls affecting the 2024 Civic

steering

Campaign 24V744000

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

seats:critical fasteners

Campaign 24V859000

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

What owners report on the 11th generation Civic

Owners are overwhelmingly positive about the 11th generation Civic, frequently calling it an amazing car and one of the best commuter cars ever made. Praise centers on the refined interior quality, excellent physical controls, surprisingly fun driving dynamics

  • AC compressor failure at low mileage (34,000 miles): Frequency: recurrent (multiple owners report failures, with warranty extension documented)
  • AC system failure after dealer repair: Frequency: isolated (one owner reports system failed again a year after dealer replacement)
  • Automatic wipers and automatic climate control perform poorly: Frequency: recurrent (multiple owners criticize these systems as atrocious)
  • Piano black dashboard trim creates sun glare: Frequency: recurrent (multiple owners report blinding reflection during certain commute times)
  • Squeaky seats: Frequency: isolated (one owner reports persistent squeak not covered under warranty)

Owner insights for the 11th generation Civic. Read the full 11th generation owner report.

Typical used price

Used Civic listings typically run $16,723–$27,952 across 2014 to 2026 model years.

Other Civic model years

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