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US recalls (3)
Steering: column
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
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.
Power train: driveline, driveshaft
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A LOSS OF DRIVE POWER AND MAY ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN SET WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH OR PEDESTRIAN INJURY.
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.
Fuel system, other: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2012-06-01 · campaign 2012-174
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the driver's side driveshaft could separate from the CV joint due to an improperly seated snap ring. This could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion, or allow the vehicle to roll away despite being set in the PARK position. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Also, the vehicle rolling away could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft and replace if necessary.
Airbag
2012-01-31 · campaign 2012-031 · 59 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators may have been incorrectly manufactured and, as a result, one or both airbags may not deploy as intended. Failure of a side curtain airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted), could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both side curtain airbag assemblies.
Fuel system
2011-05-17 · campaign 2011-200 · 339 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the fuel supply line may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could allow a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel supply line.
Owner complaints (456)
Owners filed 456 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Honda Civic (55 crashes, 5 fires, 41 injuries reported). Among 47 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 287).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 149 | |
| Steering | 74 | |
| Electrical system | 60 | |
| Power train | 49 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 38 | |
| Structure | 35 | |
| Service brakes | 35 | |
| Engine | 32 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Honda Civic.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Honda Civic version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Civic 1.8 L Automatic 5-spd | 28 | 38 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Civic 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Civic 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Civic HF 1.8 L Automatic 5-spd | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Civic Hybrid 1.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 |
| Civic Natural Gas 1.8 L Automatic 5-spd | 27 | 38 | 31 | $1,500 |
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