The 2012 Honda Civic sedan has excellent reliability and safety ratings for its model year. That said, you might want to pay attention to its trim level when car shopping, as the base-level DX trim is quite sparse on interior features.

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How much is a 2012 Honda Civic sedan?

The original MSRP for the 2012 Honda Civic sedan started around $15,755. Today, they’re commonly listed for anywhere between $6,000 and $14,00.

For 2012 Honda Civic sedans in overall good condition, Kelley Blue Book places a fair market range for a 2012 Honda Civic Sedan between $8,000 and $11,000.

Is a 2012 Honda Civic a good buy?

There’s a reason the Civic has had staying power on the Honda lineup. For drivers shopping for compact cars, Honda Civics are often somewhere at the top of the list, largely thanks to their value and general reliability.

But does the 2012 Honda Civic measure up to the model’s overall reputation? Let’s take a deeper look to find out.

Reliability

Honda Civics in general have pretty excellent reliability ratings. In fact, RepairPal gives the Honda Civic an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of five stars, which ranks it #3 among compact cars.

U.S. News gives the 2012 Honda Civic specifically a 9.1/10 rating, ranking it as #1 on its list of compact cars for the 2012 model year. J.D. Power gives the 2012 Honda Civic LX trim an overall rating of 83/100.

That said, there have been several recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to date. The problems range from an incorrect steering column installed to driveshaft issues, as well as fuel feed line problems that could lead to fuel leaks.

The 2012 Honda Civic Si, however, has so far remained recall-free. You can get the full rundown of the 2012 Civic’s recall details via the

NHTSA website

All that considered, the 2012 Honda Civics are now over a decade old, so it’s natural for them to start experiencing more problems due to wear and tear over time. Some of the more common problems that have been reported by drivers include:

Power window switch failures

Engine mount problems, leading to loud rumbling sounds and vibrations

Engine stalling

Paint chipping

Airbag light triggered due to faulty passenger seat sensor

Shift control solenoid problems

Your 2012 Honda Civic’s reliability will also heavily depend on how well it’s been maintained over its lifespan.

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Speed and performance

With several exceptions, most 2012 Honda Civics are equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 140 horsepower @ 6,500 RPM and 128 lb-ft of torque @ 4,300 RPM. On upper trim levels, a five-speed automatic transmission was standard.

The

Si model

, of course, was built with performance potential as a priority. For the 2012 model year, the Si’s engine was replaced with a 2.4-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder engine. It offers up to 201 hp @ 7,000 RPM and 170 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 RPM, and it has a six-speed automatic transmission.

Then, there’s the

2012 Hybrid option

. Its 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine generates 110 horsepower @ 5,500 RPM and 127 lb-ft of torque @ 1,000 RPM.

Fuel economy

The 2012 Honda Civic's fuel economy overall experienced a slight boost compared to the previous model year. Its actual fuel economy largely depends on what engine and transmission it’s equipped with.

Here’s how the 2012 Civic gas mileage ranges among different options compare:

2012 Honda Civic engine and transmission type	Combined mpg	City mpg	Highway mpg
1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, automatic five-speed transmission	31	28	38
2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, manual six-speed transmission	25	22	31
1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission	44	43	44
1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, manual five-speed transmission	31	28	35

Keep in mind, however, that a vehicle’s fuel economy can gradually decrease over time, so if you’re driving a 2012 Civic on the road today, its gas mileage might end up falling slightly short of these numbers.

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Interior and comfort

Reliability ratings, performance specs, and fuel economy are all important to know, but your vehicle’s cabin is where you’ll be spending all your time as a driver, so ideally, you’re going to want to like what’s going on inside, too.

2012 was a redesign year for the Honda Civic. Some of its updates included subtle improvements to material quality and general styling. A five-inch display screen was a new introduction and standard on all trim levels above the base-level DX trim.

That’s actually the case for many of the 2012 Civic’s interior features: while its list is pretty extensive for the model year, you’ll have to go beyond the barren base-level trim to get them—even when it comes to air conditioning and a radio.

Some of those additional available features include:

Bluetooth capabilities

USB audio input

AM/FM radio and CD player

Satellite radio

Navigation

Heated mirrors

Single-zone front air conditioning

Leather upholstery

Heated front seats

The 2012 Honda Civic is a little roomier for passengers than the 2011 model for a total passenger area volume of 94.6 cubic feet. Manually-adjustable front seats and cloth upholstery are the default.

Storage space grew slightly, too. Two-door coupes generally have a cargo volume of 11.7 cubic feet, while the four-door sedan offers 12.5 cubic feet. While most don’t generally expect a massive cargo area from a compact car, there are other options from the same model year that offer a bit more space.

Safety

The NHTSA gave the 2012 Honda Civic sedan five out of five stars for its overall safety rating. Its frontal and side crash ratings received five stars as well, while it had four stars in the rollover category.

The four-door sedan was also a 2012 Top Safety Pick from the

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

For comparison, the 2012 Honda Civic two-door coupe, has a four-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. It received four stars across the board in the frontal crash, side crash, and rollover categories as well.

Electronic stability control was standard on both two- and four-door 2012 Honda Civics.

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