Before buying a used 2012 Honda Civic, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0β100 grade from public NHTSA data β higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
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455 complaints filed with NHTSA (55 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic β Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) |
| Civic β Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) |
| Civic β Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Civic HF β Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) |
| Civic Hybrid β Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg) | 5.3 L/100 km (44 mpg) | 5.3 L/100 km (44 mpg) |
| Civic Natural Gas β Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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 1-800-999-1009.
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.
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.
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVERΒS SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.
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 Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls β check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD
2012 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.