2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

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2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-09-16T20:37:02.532Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2012: 12 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2003	51
2004	35
2005	48
2006	55
2007	64
2008	64
2009	28
2010	12
2011	1
2012	12
2013	9
2014	5
2015	5
2025	7

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing inverter.

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The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact became aware that the braking system, ABS, and battery warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240425

IT SHOWS A PROBLEM ON BOOSTER CONTROL MODULE FIRST, AND THEN ABS CONTROL MODULE PROBLEM WAS FOLLOWED IN A MONTH AFTER FIXING FIRST ONE. I AM SECOND OWNER AND BOUGHT IT 2 YEARS AGO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180419

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

POWER TRAIN

3 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY

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WE WHERE REAR ENDED ON THE 805 SOUTH AT E ST IN SAN DIEGO CA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121123

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE

2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.

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The contact's stepdaughter owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while his stepdaughter was driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250326

Also filed under HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210308 — power train

Honda (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...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021.

Campaign 20V770000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 20V770000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ● 2005 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

● 2007 ● 2008 ● 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.