Worst 2012 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Honda Civic.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 146 | 34 | — | 49,233 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 73 | 3 | — | 61,300 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 55 | 2 | 2 | 46,459 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 46 | 4 | — | 40,248 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 37 | 9 | — | 17,816 mi | |
| Brakes | 34 | 11 | — | 37,994 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 32 | 2 | 1 | 29,386 mi | |
| Body Structure | 31 | 10 | 1 | 48,485 mi | |
| Fuel System | 17 | — | — | 21,745 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 5 | — | 66,001 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | — | — | 33,424 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | 1 | — | 38,079 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | 2 | 1 | 33,568 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | 1 | — | 27,057 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | 1 | 46,351 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 47,138 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Switches/Knobs/Buttons | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Honda Civic
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~51,503 vehicles.
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 assembly.
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, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.
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 THE FUEL FEED LINE, IS MISALIGNED. IF THE O-RING IS MISALIGNED, A SMALL FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR.
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2012 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Honda Civic reliable?
What are common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic?
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Does the 2012 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2012 Honda Civic?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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