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2012 Honda Civic repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 117 repairs.
2012 Honda Civic repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 87 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Dec 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012 | Passenger "airbag off" warning light remaining always on. Required reset by Dealer--not sure how they did it. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201214880 mi | Check engine light on. Reset, no action taken | ||
| Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201778000 miUS $500 | The tire pressure monitors were leaking, had all four of them replaced. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Plastic clip holding up shift boot on manual civic si was broken and was no longer holding up shift boot | ||
2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2022109120 miC $200 | Exhaust flange replaced because the pipe on one side had rusted and separated from the muffler. | ||
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Aug 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 20138020 mi | Ac fan replaced because of noise. | ||
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 202158900 miC $250 | replaced [brake pads] | ||
| Honda Civic in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Feb 201313600 mi | Driver side window was loose. Replaced window regulator under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201322000 mi | Oring rotted. Freon leaked. Oring replaced and system recharged. Evap warning light. Oring on gas cap rotted. Replaced. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016109273 miC $389 | Loud howling noise coming from right-front of vehicle. Right-front wheel bearing assembly replaced. | ||
| Mar 2019156995 miC $174 | Difficult to start, replaced Air Intake Boot Part # 17225-R1A-A01 | ||
| Oct 2020173459 miC $77 | Serpentine Belt showing signs of wear - replaced Part #5066825 | ||
| Jun 2021184731 miC $175 | Fan had become loud - replaced Heater Fan Motor Part #79311-TR0-A01 | ||
| Jul 2021186025 miC $297 | Excessive play in Outer Tie Rod End - replaced | ||
| Jan 2022194990 miC $605 | Driver's side low beam headlamp burnt out - replaced. Car would not start - replaced Starter Motor | ||
2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in California, United States Jun 2013 - May 2017 | |||
| Oct 20137300 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system failed due to bad sensor, which was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201516000 mi | Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201518000 mi | Battery leaked acid on positive terminal ruining the battery cable. | ||
| Jul 201836000 miUS $765 | replace 4 OEM tires (original) with Michelin Premier A/S; OEM sizing. Have noticed a 2 to 3 decrease in MPG since replacing tires. | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201480000 miUS $139 | Replaced Battery | ||
| Honda Civic in Louisiana, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 20136000 mi | Starter went out. Symptoms were intermittent ability to start the car. | ||
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201221000 mi | "Check emissions system" light on. Dealership said probably loose gas cap, refused to check the code. The gas cap was not loose. Light went off briefly, now on again. Appt next week to look at it. | ||
| Jan 201331500 mi | "Check emissions light" came on again. Dealership checked codes, two issues. One was the thermostat, and the other was a valve related to the thermostat , which had a TSB. Both items were replaced, no further issues. | ||
| Jan 201627000 mi | Loud noise coming from fan/heating system. Steering wheel radio controls malfunction. Pushing volume up causes the track or station to change. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Nov 201463760 miC $110 | Heater blower motor makings high pitched squeaking noise for 2 weeks, finally stopped working. Replaced out of warranty. | ||
| Dec 201581840 miC $150 | Front struts replaced, excessive suspension noise coming from front end when going over speed bumps, driveway entrances High pitch metal on metal squealing noise coming from heater blower motor, service not possible as it is a sealed unit, replaced with part purchased from dealer | ||
| Sep 201693620 miC $250 | Parking brake was dragging on one wheel and completely seized on the other. Dealer replaced components and adjusted. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Windshield washer dispenser on driver side not working properly | ||
| Honda Civic in Manitoba, Canada Jan 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 201318600 mi | Thermostat | ||
| Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202081000 miUS $130 | replaced battery | ||
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 201334700 mi | Rear TPMS sensors stopped reporting. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201516000 mi | Loose linkage repaired under warranty | ||
| Mar 201634000 mi | Linkage from shifter to transmission would rattle badly at 5000 plus RPMs. Dealer replaced under certified used gaurentee | ||
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201870000 mi | After fluid change, i had a leak develop. Replaced washer under lid | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201655000 miUS $200 | Tire replacement | ||
| Jun 201655000 miUS $100 | change brake pads | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201862000 miC $140 | Leaking timing belt cap | ||
| Jan 202290520 miC $360 | breather cover leaking valve cover leaking | ||
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201755200 miUS $90 | Slippage in first gear at 1500 rpm. Under 60K miles warranty, but over 5 years. Dealer recommended drain/refill of trans fluid before service schedule required. Issue appears resolved after additional 500 miles. | ||
| Honda Civic in New York, United States May 2018 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 201859000 miUS $100 | This make/model is known for abnormal rear tire wear, our's had the problem. You get cupping that causes the rear tires to get really loud when driving - like you have knobby tires mounted - the tone varies with speed. The shop adjusted the alignment to compensate for the issue. Two tire pressure sensors went bad, which causes the "check TPMS" light to go on. In this car that completely interferes with traction control, making winter driving pretty awful. | ||
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2016 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201635000 miUS $600 | Fuel Pressure lost and leaking near trunk | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 20138000 mi | Intermittent clunk noise when closing the trunk. Mechanic reported finding the source of the clunk & installed a panel that was supposed to prevent it. Clunk has happened only one time since. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201526500 mi | Bushing had a crack, replaced under warranty | ||
| Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201649600 mi | Driver side heated mirror didn't heat | ||
| Jun 201883080 miC $94 | Replaced air intake boot. The seams were cracked. | ||
| Jun 2022125240 miC $300 | Muffler replaced.still a small crack in pipe. | ||
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - May 2019 | |||
| May 201888000 miUS $270 | Broken CV Joint passenger side | ||
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201411000 mi | FOUND LH AXLE NUT LOOSE O5 STEERING 674 WHO 1 90305-692-O1O NUT, SPINDLE (22MM) 10503 INSTALLED NEW AXLE NUT, TORQUED TO SPECS, TEST DROVE VEHICLE NO NOISES HEARD, **************************************************** | ||
| Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 20138000 mi | Seat belt retractor failed. Had no drivers seatbelt. | ||
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201423560 mi | Battery was dead due to a malfunction in the charging system (a recall was made by Honda earlier in the month of February). Had to be boosted 3 times. Dealer changed the charging system as well as the battery. | ||
| Mar 201532240 mi | On extended warranty, dealer replaced two shock absorbers in a wheel. | ||
| Apr 201746190 miC $750 | Part of the fan replaced, 6 hours of labor to remove the dash and replace the part. Fan was make noise on cold start for a few minutes when fan selector put on hot. | ||
| Feb 201851460 miC $150 | The manual trunk opening mechanism broke. Cable replaced. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Aug 201465000 mi | TPMS sensor in one wheel went bad. | ||
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2020 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Dec 2020131000 miUS $150 | Experienced shuddering at part throttle at low speeds. Transmission fluid flush and replacement was performed. | ||
| Honda Civic in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 201536000 miUS $279 | Passenger side rear TPMS sensor failed | ||
| Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Nov 20112000 mi | The air conditioning/heating system failed and mechanic at dealership fixed issue. | ||
| Mar 20127000 mi | Oil leak detected and oil pan replaced as leak traced back there. | ||
| Jun 201210000 mi | Plastic cover around steering wheel came unscrewed and fell off whilst driving. | ||
| Aug 201211000 mi | Freon had been leaking from the AC unit. Dealer determined it was leaking through the evaporator. New part was installed and problem was solved. All lights on dash came on. Needed to be reset by dealer. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada Jan 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Feb 201558900 mi | Noisy fan. Heater box replaced | ||
| Honda Civic in Arizona, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201322000 mi | Replaced blower motor. | ||
| Honda Civic in Manitoba, Canada May 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Mar 20134340 mi | Electric power steering stopped working after driving through deep snow. Warning light came on. Clicking sound from behind glovebox after starting engine. Turns out a sensor had become disconnected. Reconnected by dealer and fine since. | ||
| Sep 201414880 mi | Check Emissions System light came on, but no other symptoms. Dealer diagnosed as a problem with the thermostat and replaced it under warranty. Check Emissions System light came back on two days after repair. Going back in tomorrow. Check Emissions System came on after original repair. Took it back to dealer. They performed some kind of computer update to fix the problem. Light came back on 3 days later. | ||
| Oct 201415080 mi | Check Emissions System light came on after 2nd attempted repair. Car in shop for 1 week (2 days to diagnose, then wait for part; I demanded rental). Problem was failing sensor near/downstream from thermostat that triggered warning light. | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201317000 mi | Erratic upshifting; low mpg. Updates programming to PCM. | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201674000 mi | Needed to replace battery | ||
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201317000 mi | Check Emission System light came on. I checked the code before going to the dealer. It's P0138 O2 sensor problem. The light went away after a few days, but came back after a week. The dealer didn't repair at first because light went away. | ||
| Mar 201780000 mi | Damaged wheel bearing | ||
| Honda Civic in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Feb 201426000 miUS $175 | TPMS sensors. Two broke off, from metal valve stem caps being corroded on. Civic 2012 sensors are one-piece so replacing just the valve stem was NOT possible... | ||
| Jan 201741800 mi | Passenger Front Airbag; Non-Recall - Voluntary Replacement to Check Health, per Honda Corporate | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 201436000 mi | Cable on back seat release | ||
| Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 201443000 mi | replaced evaporation control canister,cansister vent shut off valve | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012 | Spoiler was broken and replaced | ||
| Honda Civic in Tennessee, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201214000 mi | leaking psi switch- all oil came out of car Short block replaced in car. | ||
2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.8L I4 Natural Gas 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Utah, United States Mar 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Mar 201314000 mi | High pressure CNG tank valve stuck in closed position after depressurizing system to drain high pressure filter and change low pressure filter. | ||
2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Honda Civic in New York, United States May 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201562000 miUS $100 | computer for abs, traction control, stablity control replaced | ||
| Honda Civic in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201789000 mi | After general service, no longer had odometer or mileage readings on the dash. Dealer reset computer (disconnect batter and hard reset) and odometer was restored. Initially charged for service but then refunded the amount for the odometer reset. | ||
| Sep 2017100136 mi | Oil smell after starting or at stop following service repair. Found small leak and cleaned but smell continues occasionally. No dripping of oil in garage. | ||
| Mar 2018110500 mi | Minor oil leak onto exhaust manifold leading to odor. Replaced valve cover gasket that had been replaced during 100,000 mile service. | ||
2012 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 20138000 mi | battery dying frequently dealer tested electrical system and battery found defective cell in battery and replaced free of charge under warranty | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Aug 20123000 mi | engine was completely out of oil on the dipstick even though car only has 3470 miles on it and i put oil in it when i last filled it before i brought it in to the dealer.dealer overfilled it for the oil consumption test.had to redo | ||
| Jul 201311000 mi | Battery repeatedly dead. took to local shop said voltage regulator bad.second opnion at electrical shop was alt diode. Took it to dealer 100 mi away who said no problem and others just want to sell parts. Honda warranty is crap.useless.. | ||
| Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Dec 20111240 mi | Xm radio transponder not failure | ||
2012 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201421700 mi | battery was defective would no longer start the car.a defective "cell" was the problem..battery was replaced under warranty | ||
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 201313300 mi | Broken headrest bracket causing it not to lock in. | ||
2012 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201793620 miC $1175 | The rear brakes were completely changed. 2 rear calipers, 1 Pad set, 2 rotors. battery had to be replaced two front lower control arms | ||
| May 201897340 mi | The parking brakes got stuck and had to be released by hand | ||
| Jun 2018101680 miC $1200 | Rear disks and pads were replaced Tie-rod was replaced on 3 wheels 4 sway bar link were replaced | ||
| Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Aug 2015 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Jan 201840300 miC $200 | Windshield replacement | ||
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 20127000 mi | Odometer stopped working and the mileage/miles left before needing refueling all in the display window | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States May 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 20125000 mi | All lights on dash came on All lights on dash came in and no power steering since its electrical. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada Oct 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 201318700 mi | Main 100amp fuse blew on the car while driving. Dealership ordered a new fuse which took 2 days to receive. It was the only fuse available across Canada. No causes found for blown fuse. Car working great since. No charge on warranty. | ||
| Dec 201319220 mi | Software updated for battery charging system. The battery was replaced. This was all done under warranty free of charge for a technical service bulletin. Honda contacted me to have my car updated and battery replaced. | ||
| Sep 201424180 mi | Had same problem as when main fuse died. Lost all power to car. Dealer claimed it was the starter and changed it. Could have been starter that caused main fuse to blow first time? battery was checked and is fine. Car fine ever since. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 20121000 mi | Freon had not been installed when I bought the new car | ||
| Jun 20125000 mi | Freon had been leaking from the AC . Dealer finally found it was leaking thru the evaporator. Part was secured and installed and problem was solved. | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201721800 miUS $67 | Service bulletin 13-017 to update software. Odometer information screen on the i-MID was blank | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201652000 mi | Leak in rear struts | ||
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2016 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Jan 201776000 mi | Snow had become stuck under the car and the car was almost touching the ground. | ||
| Apr 201778000 mi | Airbag light coming on. They couldn't find anything. It ultimately stopped. Weird. | ||
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201658000 mi | Dead battery due to alternator failure. Alternator producing low voltage. | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Jul 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201646000 miUS $700 | Had to replace whole brake system due to bad brake fluid leak. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Sep 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201788754 miUS $726 | No power steering. EPS module replaced. | ||
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