Worst 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Inverter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~248,358 vehicles.
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 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.
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2012 Honda Civic Hybrid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid reliable?
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Does the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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