Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Civic.
The 2024 Honda Civic enters the current model year carrying 125 owner complaints and 3 recalls, with steering emerging as the top complaint area — figures that warrant attention but remain modest in the context of the model's long-term trajectory. Looking across the Civic's complaint history from 1990 through 2022, the platform's most troubled year was 2006 with 1,402 complaints, while 1990 marked the low point at just 102, giving researchers a broad range against which to benchmark newer model years. Taken together, the 2024's complaint volume sits far closer to the historical floor than the peak, suggesting that this model year represents a relatively stable point in the Civic's reliability arc — though the steering complaints and active recalls indicate it is not without issues worth monitoring as ownership data continues to accumulate.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 179.1 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2998 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Civic of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Type R 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 4.90 sec | 13.50 sec | 315 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | Type R 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.00 sec | 13.50 sec | 315 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | Type R 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.20 sec | 13.80 sec | 315 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | Type R 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.30 sec | 13.90 sec | 315 hp | FWD |
| 2025 | Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.06-kWh | 6.10 sec | 14.80 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2025 | Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.06-kWh | 6.20 sec | 14.90 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2025 | Hybrid Sport Touring 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.06-kWh | 6.30 sec | 15.10 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2025 | Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.06-kWh | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The current Civic generation launched with a dramatic spike in federal complaints, jumping from 134 in 2021 to 877 in 2022 alongside two investigations. For the 2024 model year, the data reveals that steering is the primary concern with 52 reported complaints, followed by 18 "Unknown or Other" issues and 8 forward collision avoidance complaints; however, the exact root cause of these steering failures is not specified in the data. While later years in a generation typically stabilize after an initial surge of issues, the 2024 model's continued focus on steering and lane departure (4 complaints) suggests these specific faults may remain unresolved. Furthermore, the presence of 14 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint for 2024 warrants caution. Given the generation's historically volatile complaint arc and the concentration of steering-related faults in the target year, a used 2024 Civic is a risky proposition unless you can specifically verify that the vehicle's steering system and advanced safety software have been thoroughly inspected and updated.
All 125 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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 (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… 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…
Showing 5 of 88 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATI&06092026902 | 2026-06-09 | Visibility/Wiper | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026… |
| ATI&05272026901 | 2026-05-27 | Visibility/Wiper | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026… |
| A23-094 | 2026-04-22 | Structure | Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming… |
| APaS04172026902 | 2026-04-17 | Wheels | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024… |
| ATI&04062026902 | 2026-04-06 | Visibility/Wiper | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.