2024 Honda Civic Problems

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often describe a steering wheel that feels sticky or notchy, especially when making small corrections at highway speeds, along with a separate but related cluster of complaints about the steering recall remedy being unavailable and the car feeling hard to steer. A second recurring theme is the forward collision avoidance system applying the brakes with no obstacle in view. Complaints are reported at low mileage, typically around 8,000 to 13,000 miles, and the steering symptoms are frequently described as starting in cool weather or after about 30 minutes of driving.

1. 1
   Steering

   Sticky or notchy steering, mostly at highway speed

   • 23 complaints (18%)
   • median 8,199 mi at 0.8 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe the steering wheel sticking or binding when making small corrections away from center, requiring a tug before it releases, then a slight jerk to the other side. Many note the feel is most noticeable at 50 mph and above or when making slight lane-keeping corrections, and some mention it after driving for about 30 minutes or in cold weather. Dealers reportedly replaced steering racks under warranty in some cases, could not duplicate the issue in others, and several owners describe long waits for backordered parts. A service bulletin describes a related condition in which the wheel does not return to center at highway speeds. Reported from as low as 500 miles up to around 17,000 miles, often described as first appearing at highway speeds and sometimes in cold weather.

   Recall 24V7440003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Drive the car at highway speed and make small steering corrections to feel for any binding or notch; also ask whether steering gearbox or recall work has been performed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “At speeds 35+ MPH the steering has a “sticky” “notch” feeling making steering at high speed very difficult to do smoothly, especially when cornering. This has led to close-calls nearly resulting in accidents, but fortunately being avoided. I suspect it has to do with the steering rack issue that is a common complaint with this MY.”

   NHTSA complaint #11706821, filed 2025-12

   “The steering on my car is sticky/notchy feeling. I took my car in for the steering rack recall and it was not on the list. This is a different issue but my steering feels extra sticky and hard to turn. My car is getting repaired under warranty now but I have to wait 5+ months for parts.”

   NHTSA complaint #11580816, filed 2024-04
2. 2
   Steering

   Steering recall remedy unavailable or ineffective

   • 30 complaints (24%)
   • median 8,750 mi at 1.1 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2025

   Many owners report receiving notice of the steering gearbox recall but being told the parts are not available, with waits described as several months and, in some accounts, no firm timeline. Several state they had not yet experienced any steering fault and were simply waiting. Others say the repair was completed but the sticky steering feeling remained afterward. Complaints center on vehicles reported at low mileage, filed through the recall period rather than tied to a specific mileage threshold.

   Recall 24V744000Recall 23V7040004 related service bulletins

   What to check: Check the VIN against open recalls and ask for documentation that the steering gearbox remedy has actually been carried out, not just scheduled.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Nothing happened. Am still waiting for the steering column that was recalled to be inspected/replaced. I called the dealer in December of 2024. They said they would call when the parts were available. Still waiting as of June 23, 2025.”

   NHTSA complaint #11668754, filed 2025-06

   “The contact owns a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

   NHTSA complaint #11639041, filed 2025-01
3. 3
   Forward collision avoidance

   Automatic emergency braking with nothing ahead

   • 11 complaints (9%)
   • median 10,500 mi at 1.4 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe the forward collision avoidance system beeping and applying the brakes hard while no vehicle or object is nearby, sometimes at highway speed and sometimes when a car ahead is turning or changing lanes. Some say it happened repeatedly on a single trip, and a few report the system not working when it should, with the vehicle instead creeping toward traffic. Dealers reportedly could not reproduce or diagnose the condition in some cases, and some owners say they turned the feature off. Reported mostly under about 13,000 miles, at both low speeds and highway speeds, across different weather conditions.

   What to check: During a test drive, ask the seller to leave the collision mitigation system on and note whether it chimes or brakes unexpectedly; confirm which driver-assist settings can be adjusted.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My Honda will randomly beep and slam the brakes but there is nothing in front of me, it has done this multiple times and getting to the point I’m scared it will cause an accident. When it happened the first time I thought maybe it was because it was slightly raining, but it will do it regardless of the weather conditions. It has happened probably 5+ times, and it’s starting to become more frequent.”

   NHTSA complaint #11704327, filed 2025-12

   “Car automatically stopped abruptly when a car in oncoming traffic turned a safe distance ahead of me. I was in the process of slowing down and was in no danger of being too close to the car in front of me. Nearly got rear ended.”

   NHTSA complaint #11590549, filed 2024-05
4. 4
   Lane departure

   Lane keeping assist steering inputs

   • 19 complaints (15%)
   • median 19,541 mi at 1.8 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2023–2026

   Complaints describe the lane keeping system steering the car toward the edge of the lane or overcorrecting a lane change, and one owner reports the wheel pulling across lanes during a highway lane change. Some owners group this with the sticky steering feel rather than treating it as a separate system. Reported from under 10,000 miles to around 22,000 miles, typically at highway speeds during lane changes or curves.

   What to check: Ask to test the lane keeping feature on a highway stretch during the test drive and check whether its sensitivity and on/off controls work as expected.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I was driving in the free way, was trying to change lanes, and my steering wheel, got stuck and when I try to change back to my lane, it swerves loosely. Not sure what’s going on.”

   NHTSA complaint #11565003, filed 2024-01

   “When Lane departure is turned on it tries steer, vehicle off-road. Also noticing jerking motion or sticky steering at mainly highway speeds where car is difficult to steer around curves, and then straight lines”

   NHTSA complaint #11564893, filed 2024-01
5. 5
   Suspension

   Noise and clunk from the front end when turning

   • 11 complaints (9%)
   • median 11,949 mi at 1.0 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners report a roaring, howling or grinding noise from the front wheel area that is more noticeable while turning, and some describe a clunk over bumps that they say was not present when the car was new. In several accounts the dealer considered the noise normal or could not find a cause, while other owners had front-end parts inspected or replaced. Reported at low to moderate mileage, often noticed while turning or parking and, in some accounts, more apparent at higher speeds.

   1 related service bulletin

   What to check: Listen for grinding or howling from the front while turning at low speed and while driving, and ask whether any front suspension or wheel bearing work has been done.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The steering failed and caused an issue on my ball join, vc axle, nuckle, strut. I have a complaint before about the ball joint, looking at all of the cases, and the symptoms. I recall having issues like steering pooping, over steering, and having noices, . The car moved by itself with the steering and caused a lot of suspension problems driving into a pothole. The repair is over 5k. I have a case with Honda that says it is going to take time to inspect my vehicle in another department, and they want me to make an insurance claim affecting me. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11626389, filed 2024-11

   “* When I turn the steering wheel, especially when parking, there are noise coming from the suspensions, especially as if they are coming from the head of the suspensions.”

   NHTSA complaint #11634996, filed 2025-01

Buying note. Check the VIN for open steering recalls and confirm the remedy has been completed, then spend time at highway speed feeling for sticky steering and testing the driver-assist features. Because most complaints in this sample occur at low mileage, a thorough test drive and a look at service records matter more than the odometer reading.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.