2012 Honda Civic

◆ Worse than typical

2012 Honda Civic
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2012: 454 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
1982	1
1983	9
1984	5
1985	15
1986	35
1987	39
1988	46
1989	69
1990	91
1991	110
1992	98
1993	146
1994	135
1995	199
1996	305
1997	373
1998	435
1999	338
2000	287
2001	1079
2002	702
2003	499
2004	350
2005	314
2006	1402
2007	1203
2008	914
2009	395
2010	396
2011	168
2012	454
2013	314
2014	290
2015	377
2016	1059
2017	574
2018	708
2019	406
2020	216
2021	133
2022	877
2023	249
2024	116
2025	62
2026	23

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 33%

33% of complaints: air bags — 148 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 55 mph, his vehicle crashed into a stopped Ford F-150. The driver was sore where x-rays were performed and medical attention was provided.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231018

TAKATA RECALL. I GOT INTO A MINOR ACCIDENT WHERE I HIT SOMEONE FROM THE BACK WITH NO DAMAGE TO MY OR THEIR VEHICLE HOWEVER MY AIRBAG CAME OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171205

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THY FRONT OF THY CAR WAS CRUSHED. MY CAR IS DEEMED A LOSS AND TOTAL . THE AIRBAGS NEVER WENT OFF .I WAS DRIVING AN STRUCK A BUCK KILLING HIM INSTANTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171116

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 73 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 55 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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AT APPROXIMATELY 7:45 A.M. I ARRIVED AT WORK AND TURNED LEFT INTO PARKING SPACE TO PARK. I WAS DRIVING A 2012 HONDA CIVIC, WHICH WAS LESS THAN ONE MONTH OLD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120717

I WAS TRYING TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY 8 MONTH OLD, 2012 HONDA CIVIC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120618

I GOT INTO A ACCIDENT LAST MONDAY, FEB. 13, 2012, LIKE AROUND 8 OR 9 IN THE MORNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120220

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110527 — fuel system, other

HONDA 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 T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED LINE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Campaign 11V288000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2012 — complaint volume: 454

R 20120621 — power train

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVERÂS SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact H

Campaign 12V256000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20121210 — steering

Honda 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 ass

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-

Campaign 12V548000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture