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2012 Honda Civic Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Honda Civic has 14 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Honda Civic

Airbags
132
Steering
74
Electrical
48
Powertrain
43
Other
36
Speed Control
25
Structure
22
Brakes
19
Engine
14
Seats
8
Fuel System
7
Visibility
7
Wheels
6
Lights
4
Suspension
3
Tires
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 15, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there...
Dec 30, 2020ENGINETHE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BURN OIL VERY FAST EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED PROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE ...
Jan 20, 2020ENGINEEMISSIONS RECALL THAT AFFECTS ME PASSING A SMOG CHECK
Nov 6, 2019ENGINESo on 11/6/19 Silko Honda Raynham, MA worked on my car for recall {campaign recall 19-106 6bd00- 201...
Dec 31, 2015ENGINEHIGH OIL CONSUMPTION.
May 1, 2015ENGINETHERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST IF YOU STAND NEXT TO THE CAR WHILE IT'S IDLING & PARKED OR STATIO...
Apr 11, 2015ENGINEI WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS AND THE CAR WENT IN ...
Jan 1, 2015ENGINEVEHICLE FREQUENTLY STALLS WHEN TURNING LEFT AFTER COMING TO A STOP, VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ONCOMING TRA...
Jan 6, 2014ENGINEENGINE IS CONSUMING OIL, I CHECK MY OIL EVERY TWO WEEKS AND HAVE TO ADD OIL. GENERALLY 1/2 TO 3/4 A ...
Mar 1, 2013ENGINEWhen starting from a stopped position, there is a squeal when letting out the clutch. I took it bac...
May 12, 2012ENGINEDURING TEST DRIVE AND MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE, ENGINE BOGS DOWN OR STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC....
Mar 26, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTUREWE BOUGHT THE HONDA CIVIC IN FEB 2012. DROVE ABOUT 1000 MILES. ONE DAY I FEEL LITTLE HESITATION IN T...
Feb 14, 2012ENGINEWHILE TURNING LEFT AT A STOP LIGHT (FROM A STATIONARY POSITION), THE CAR STALLS AFTER 2 OR 3 SECONDS...
Dec 25, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR SHAKING AT A STOP LIGHT OR A LIGHT SEEM LIKE CARS MAKE NOISE ON ENGINE AND YOU CAN FEEL IN THE S...

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