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2012 Honda Civic: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Civic years.
1,357 owner complaints, most about air bags. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Civic?The 2012 Honda Civic has 1357 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and steering.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Honda Civic vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Civic years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Civic?
Across the 31 Civic model years we track, complaint volume runs from 300 (2000) to 2,866 (2006). With 1,357 complaints, the 2012 Civic sits above the model's median of 720.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Civic
steering:column
Campaign 12V548000Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.
fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 11V288000HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CIVIC 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH MAY 2, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT AN O-RING, WHICH SEALS A CONNECTION IN THE FUEL FEED LINE, IS MISALIGNED. IF THE O-RING IS MISALIGNED, A SMALL FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR.
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 12V256000HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 20V770000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
What owners say across generations
Extremely positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, practicality, and value for money across multiple generations.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Civic. See the full Civic owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Civic listings typically run $15,226–$22,795.
Other Civic model years
Compare every Civic year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
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