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2012 Honda Civic

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD.

4/5
Overall
4/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 28 38 31 287
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 28 35 31 287
2.4L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 22 31 25 355

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 11V288000

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.

Campaign 12V256000

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

Campaign 12V548000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

621 complaints filed by owners for this model year (91 involving a crash, 8 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 149 Steering 74 Electrical System 59

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Honda Civic?

EPA figures for the 2012 Honda Civic reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Honda Civic. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic?

Owners have filed 621 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Honda Civic, most often about: Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2012 Honda Civic?

NHTSA gave the 2012 Honda Civic (2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.