2012 Honda Civic vs 2013 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Honda Civic | 2013 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 454 | 319 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 74 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 55 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,250 mi | 33,625 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 149 | 114 |
| Steering | 74 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 39 |
| Power Train | 49 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 20 |
| Structure | 35 | 23 |
| Engine | 32 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 31 |
| Stalling | 18 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2012 Honda Civic
2013 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.