Model year guide

2012 Honda civic hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Honda civic hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2012 Honda civic hybrid — representative photo
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2012 Honda civic hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints455
Combined44 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Honda civic hybrid recalls 1

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #20V770000 · 10/12/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New J…

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Ow…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Honda civic hybrid common problems

Owners have filed 455 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2012 Honda civic hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined44 mpg
City43 mpg
Highway44 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,500
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Honda civic hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$7,500
Fuel only$7,500
Per mile$0.10

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Honda civic hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
Hybrid
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl 110 hp

2012 Honda civic hybrid vehicles on record

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Other Honda civic hybrid model years

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2012 Honda civic hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Honda civic hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Honda civic hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda civic hybrid?

Owners have filed 455 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, steering, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Honda civic hybrid get?

The 2012 Honda civic hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 44 mpg combined (43 city / 44 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.