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2012 Honda Civic Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Honda Civic, 4% of its 455 total complaints for the year. No related recalls exist for this area. Median mileage at failure was 21,280 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
17
4% of 455
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
21,280 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warnings return repeatedly even after sensors are replaced or tires are new.
  • Owners describe grinding noise from the front end while accelerating at speeds below 40 mph.
  • A defective wheel bearing produced ongoing noise that a dealer initially dismissed as normal tire wear.
  • Vibration and roughness are reported when shifting into reverse or drive, with motor mounts replaced multiple times.
  • A valve stem cracked during a routine tire pressure check, releasing all air from the tire.

When 2012 Honda Civic suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2012, latest Jun 11, 2019.

2012 Honda Civic suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2012Dec 2013Jul 2014Jul 2015Dec 2015Jul 2016Feb 2017Aug 2018
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to Jun 2019; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201027 (7%)
  2. 201110 (6%)
  3. 201217 (4%)
  4. 201320 (6%)
  5. 201438 (13%)
  6. 201522 (6%)
  7. 201629 (3%)
  8. 201718 (3%)
  9. 201814 (2%)
  10. 201921 (5%)
  11. 202014 (6%)
  12. 20216 (4%)
  13. 202236 (4%)
  14. 202313 (5%)
  15. 20249 (7%)
  16. 20258 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2012 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this area for the 2012 Honda Civic, which is 4% of the 455 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel problems on the 2012 Honda Civic?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Civic.
At what mileage do 2012 Civic suspension problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 21,280 miles.
Did any 2012 Civic suspension complaints involve crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries linked to complaints in this area, with no fires reported.
How does 2012 compare to other Civic years for this problem area?
The 2012 Civic's 17 complaints and 4% share are lower than the 2014 model year, which had 38 complaints and a 13% share, the highest among the years listed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.