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2012 Honda Civic Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
2%of 456 total for the year
Median mileage
40,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Honda Civic, 2% of the 456 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Last year, in our state we have some snow and when I on my way to work I feel everything shaking starting from the wheel. When I check under the car there was nothing but ice under the car. After snow clears out my steering wheel is not right anymore. It kept pulling to the side while I was driving even at low speed. So I don't know what the problem is.”

NHTSA complaint #11120519, filed 2018-08, 86,567 miles

“Three different time, the car was parked overnight and would not start the next morning. It had to be towed. I was told that rodents had chewed through the soy based wiring insulation in multiple areas, including the fuel tank pressure sensor, the fuel hose. The mechanic could not offer me any concrete solution to prevent this from happening again and I fear a problem might occur while I am actually driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10910943, filed 2016-10, 65,434 miles

“While I was driving my car 40mph something happened and suddenly power steering went off along with a message. It is so difficult to steer. And the dealer stated that there is nothing wrong. It's still at the dealer. However problem keeps going on. I think it has to be recalled, too.”

NHTSA complaint #10713357, filed 2015-04, 50,000 miles

“Since I have had my vehicle I been having problems with my TPMS light and Honda have failed on fixing it and will not fix it. When I start to go from a stop there is a time delay when I step on the gas pedal and the car sensor receiving information to increase gas. I been in a lot of close calls in being in a vehicle accident, I also have 2 children under the age of 3 with me at all time putting their life in danger as well. Now there is a complete electrical failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10575265, filed 2014-03, 1,100 miles

“After filling up for gas, I turn my vehicle on and the instrument panel went crazy with warning lights and audio warnings. I shut the vehicle off, waited a few seconds, and then started the vehicle. This time the vsa and ABS warning lights remained on, along with the lcd screen showing a system failure on these two systems. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was diagnosed that the vsa modulator module was completely fried. …”

NHTSA complaint #10478760, filed 2012-10, 827 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202010%
201931%
201861%
2017112%
2016273%
201531%
201441%
201393%
2012102%
201121%
201041%
200910%
200840%
200730%
200610%
200521%
200410%
200351%
200220%
200130%
199921%
199820%

Other parts of the 2012 Honda Civic

Air bags
149 complaints
Steering
74 complaints
Electrical system
60 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
49 complaints
Brakes
40 complaints
Vehicle speed control
38 complaints
Body and structure
35 complaints
Engine
32 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Seat belts
14 complaints
Seats
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Civic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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