2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
64/100
#5 most-complained of 12 Civic Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 64 out of 100 — #5 highest of 12 Civic Hybrid model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 6 injuries.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 44
- 43 city / 44 hwy
Top 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (33%)
- Engine4 (33%)
- Fuel System3 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (25%)
- Airbags2 (17%)
- Brakes2 (17%)
- Other1 (8%)
- Seat Belts1 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V770000Dec 10, 2020Transmission & Powertrain248,358 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
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 Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 44 MPG
- Combined
- 44 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other Civic Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid ranks #5 of 12 among Civic Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 64/100, verdict: Caution). It has 12 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), engine (4 complaints), and fuel system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 43,214 miles.
- Does the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, most recently reported 2020, covering transmission & powertrain.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid at 44 MPG combined (43 city / 44 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.