Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Honda Civic
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Honda Civic has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 126 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V859000 Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V744000 Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V704000 Incorrectly Assembled Steering Rack NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 62 complaints
- Unknown or Other 30 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 17 complaints
- Lane Departure 11 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
Of the 126 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 126 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Honda Civic has a moderate level of issues, based on 124 complaints and 3 recall campaigns. Steering system complaints are notably high, which could affect reliability. Concerns about forward collision avoidance and lane departure systems are present but less frequent. The recall campaigns mainly involve steering and seat-related issues. Overall, the data indicates an average reliability outlook with some attention needed for steering.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| forward collision system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Difficulty steering
- Warning lights for collision systems
- Sudden braking issues
- Lane departure alerts
- Unstable or unsecured seats
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Honda Civic at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.