2012 Honda Civic steering problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Honda Civic — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Component or system failure: The vehicle experienced failures involving the engine/ignition system, emissions system, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and power steering. On July 14, 2025, warning messages appeared for “Check Emissions System,” “Check VSA System,” and “Check Power Steering System.”…”
filed Jan 2, 2026
“This is a serious matter that needs to be evaluated as it is a potentially fatal safety issue for human drivers of 2012 Honda Civic. This email needs to be sent please to the Department of Transportation and the National Transportation Safety Board for evaluation of extension of recall: meaning…”
filed Apr 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assemblyCampaign 12V548000 · Nov 21, 2012
Related service bulletins
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA…
A19050B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2019
Steering problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 6 | 21% |
| 2025 Civic | 27 | 39% |
| 2024 Civic | 60 | 49% |
| 2023 Civic | 191 | 75% |
| 2022 Civic | 731 | 83% |
| 2021 Civic | 64 | 44% |
| 2020 Civic | 28 | 13% |
| 2019 Civic | 109 | 25% |
| 2018 Civic | 311 | 42% |
| 2017 Civic | 170 | 29% |
| 2016 Civic | 444 | 41% |
| 2015 Civic | 21 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.