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2024 Honda Civic Sedan
Common Problems

Ranked from 53 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
6
Medium

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Steering Rack Issues

    19complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering rack experiences issues such as stickiness and difficulty in steering, especially at higher speeds.

    $900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 48 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    11complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to brake unexpectedly or fail to detect objects in front, increasing the risk of accidents.

  3. 3

    Steering Wheel Sticking During High-Speed Driving

    9complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel becomes stuck during high-speed driving, requiring extra force to turn, and can cause the vehicle to swerve.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 16 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Recall Parts Unavailability

    8complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Recall parts for various issues are unavailable, leading to delays in repairs and customer dissatisfaction.

  5. 5

    Electrical System Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical system failures, including dashboard display issues and brake system warnings, affect the vehicle's functionality and safety.

  6. 6

    Clutch System Failure

    5complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The clutch system fails completely, leading to the need for replacement of multiple components.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 18 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Steering Column Recall Issue

    4complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering column recall repair is delayed, leaving the vehicle with a potentially dangerous steering issue.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 16 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Lane Departure System Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The lane departure system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to steer off-road or interfere with lane changes.

  9. 9

    Suspension Noise and Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension noises and malfunctions occur, particularly during steering and turning.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The vehicle's speed control system malfunctions, causing the car to slow down unexpectedly or accelerate uncontrollably.

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.