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2012 Honda Civic repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 117 repairs.
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2012 Honda Civic other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

78000 mi

US $500
The tire pressure monitors were leaking, had all four of them replaced. 

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2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13600 mi Driver side window was loose. Replaced window regulator under warranty. 

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2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

36000 mi

US $765
replace 4 OEM tires (original) with Michelin Premier A/S; OEM sizing. Have noticed a 2 to 3 decrease in MPG since replacing tires. 
51460 mi

C $150
The manual trunk opening mechanism broke. Cable replaced. 
19280 mi Windshield washer dispenser on driver side not working properly 
26000 mi

US $175
TPMS sensors. Two broke off, from metal valve stem caps being corroded on. Civic 2012 sensors are one-piece so replacing just the valve stem was NOT possible... 
36000 mi Cable on back seat release 
8000 mi Seat belt retractor failed. Had no drivers seatbelt. 
8000 mi Intermittent clunk noise when closing the trunk. Mechanic reported finding the source of the clunk & installed a panel that was supposed to prevent it. Clunk has happened only one time since. 

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2012 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13300 mi Broken headrest bracket causing it not to lock in. 

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2012 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

40300 mi

C $200
Windshield replacement 
76000 mi Snow had become stuck under the car and the car was almost touching the ground. 

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2012 Honda Civic Other Problems

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