2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact's stepdaughter owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while his stepdaughter was driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact about Service Bulletin 20-030 Warranty Extension related to the IMA motor power inverter (MPI) and was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the failure was due to the IMA Motor Power Inverter (MPI). The dealer informed him there was no recall or warranty coverage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650803, filed 2025-03, 90,000 miles“2012 Honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden loss of power while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. They informed the consumer, the vehicle needed three software updates, in order to charge the battery properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10563069, filed 2014-02Related service bulletins
- 10052477May 1, 2013Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2010 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 9 | 14% |
| 2006 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 23% |
| 2003 | 8 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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