2012 Honda Civic
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Honda Civic is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2,773 on record.
2012 Honda Civic at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2012 Honda Civic recalls 3
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.
Fix: 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.
Fix: 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 DRIVERS SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.
Fix: 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. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2012 Honda Civic common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 454 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2012 Honda Civic safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2012 Honda Civic MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2012 Honda Civic worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Honda Civic costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($11,334) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,568), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Honda Civic trims & engines on record
2012 Honda Civic vehicles on record
2012 Honda Civic EX2HGFB2F88CH513222
2012 Honda Civic EX19XFB2F88CE370816
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F58CE307205
2012 Honda Civic EX19XFB2F86CE382348
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F59CE382947
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F56CE392156
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F52CE384572
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F59CE324448
2012 Honda Civic EX2HGFG3B83CH516834
2012 Honda Civic LXJHMFB2F56CS005438
2012 Honda Civic LX2HGFG3B53CH552626
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F53CE384838
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F51CE310351
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F57CE303128
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F5XCE366482
2012 Honda Civic EX2HGFB2F83CH522507
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F56CE335830
2012 Honda Civic LX19XFB2F55CE326262
2012 Honda Civic LX2HGFB2F56CH546404
2012 Honda Civic LX2HGFG3B52CH516894
2012 Honda Civic LX2HGFG3B50CH530888
2012 Honda Civic EX2HGFB2F80CH320417
2012 Honda Civic EX-L19XFB2F90CE329122
2012 Honda Civic EX2HGFG3B89CH515431
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2012 Honda Civic — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Honda Civic have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Honda Civic. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic?
Based on 454 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, power train.
What is the 2012 Honda Civic safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2012 Honda Civic an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 4★, rollover 4★).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Honda Civic get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Honda Civic at about 29 mpg combined (26 city / 35 highway).
How much is a 2012 Honda Civic worth?
Comparable 2012 Honda Civic listings run roughly $9,400–$13,200, typically around $11,334 (from 2,766 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.