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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%)

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2012 Honda Civic brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 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

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

58900 mi

C $250
replaced [brake pads] 

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2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

59000 mi

US $100
Two tire pressure sensors went bad, which causes the "check TPMS" light to go on. In this car that completely interferes with traction control, making winter driving pretty awful. 
55000 mi

US $100
change brake pads 
93620 mi

C $250
Parking brake was dragging on one wheel and completely seized on the other. Dealer replaced components and adjusted. 

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2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

62000 mi

US $100
computer for abs, traction control, stablity control replaced 

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2012 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

93620 mi

C $1175
The rear brakes were completely changed. 2 rear calipers, 1 Pad set, 2 rotors. 
97340 mi The parking brakes got stuck and had to be released by hand 
101680 mi

C $1200
Rear disks and pads were replaced 
46000 mi

US $700
Had to replace whole brake system due to bad brake fluid leak. 

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2012 Honda Civic Brake Problems

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