2024 Honda Civic Sedan
Common Problems
Ranked from 53 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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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Steering Rack Issues
19complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering rack experiences issues such as stickiness and difficulty in steering, especially at higher speeds.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
11complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to brake unexpectedly or fail to detect objects in front, increasing the risk of accidents.
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Steering Wheel Sticking During High-Speed Driving
9complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe 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 · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical System Issues
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system failures, including dashboard display issues and brake system warnings, affect the vehicle's functionality and safety.
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Clutch System Failure
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe clutch system fails completely, leading to the need for replacement of multiple components.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Steering Column Recall Issue
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering column recall repair is delayed, leaving the vehicle with a potentially dangerous steering issue.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Lane Departure System Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe lane departure system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to steer off-road or interfere with lane changes.
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Suspension Noise and Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension noises and malfunctions occur, particularly during steering and turning.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle's speed control system malfunctions, causing the car to slow down unexpectedly or accelerate uncontrollably.
Other years & sources
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.