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2024 Honda Civic Hatchback problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Civic Hatchback years?

Civic Hatchback NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted10 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 5 complaints2024: 10 complaints2025: 4 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Civic Hatchback NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering880%
Airbags110%
Suspension110%

Does the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V859000SeatsNovember 14, 2024 · 121 units

Defect

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 frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

24V744000SteeringOctober 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 units

Defect

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, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Consequence

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact leased a 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60-70 MPH, the two rear wheels lost traction, and the vehicle started to fishtail. The contact slowed down but while attempting to pull over, the vehicle fishtailed again and started spinning forward…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · December 3, 2024 · crash

“The contact owns a 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lowered to the ground and slid to a stop. The contact stated that the passenger's side front wheel had detached and rolled away from the vehicle. A bystander picked up the wheel and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · April 5, 2025

“The contact owns a 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving in traffic on the right-hand side at 10 MPH, there was slight snow, and another vehicle on the left-hand side started to spin out of control. Colliding with the contact, making the contact vehicle spin out of…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 14, 2025 · crash

2024 Honda Civic Hatchback — common questions

Is the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2024 Civic Hatchback problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (8 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), suspension (1 complaints).

Does the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

How safe is the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.