2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
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.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 12 complaints
View as data table
| 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, 2024-04-25
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, 2018-04-19
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.
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We where rear ended on the 805 south at e st in san diego ca.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-23
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.
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, 2025-03-26
Also filed under Hybrid propulsion system
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2021-03-08Power train20V770000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V770000 · Power train
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.