Honda Civic / 2012
2012 Honda Civic problems
Owners have filed 620 complaints about the 2012 Honda Civic with NHTSA. Air bags account for 24% of them — the clear leader, ahead of steering at 11.9%.
Complaints620
Crashes91
Fires8
Injuries62
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 24.0% · 149
Steering 11.9% · 74
Electrical system 9.5% · 59
Power train 8.1% · 50
Vehicle speed control 6.1% · 38
Structure 5.6% · 35
Service brakes 5.5% · 34
Engine 5.2% · 32
Severity
Of those complaints, 91 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 62 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 36 model years of the Honda Civic in this data, 2012 sits 10th by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 48 in the last three years against 60 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 28,523 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact was concerned that the air bag would deploy. The vehicle was taken to checkered flag Honda (6541 e virginia beach blvd, norfolk, va 23502 (757) 490-1111), but was not repaired because the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 86,000. Air bags · reported at 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated the passenger side air bag erroneously deactivated while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. Updated 03/05/14*lj the dealer stated it was possible the passenger was sitting incorrectly. Updated 03/11/14 Air bags
Received recall notice, and it says the manufacturer is not able to perform the fix in a timely manner, it says to avoid passengers in my vehicle. I am requesting information on what to do, because it is imperative for my job to have passengers in my car. No incident has taken place involving a malfunction, but I wish to resolve or know my options and limitations more thoroughly regarding this issue. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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