2012 Honda Civic electrical system problems
The 2012 Honda Civic has 69 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
69
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE CAR WAS PARKED AND IDLING, I NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM BACKSEAT CEILING LIGHT. PLASTIC AND FLAMES DRIPPED ONTO THE UPHOLSTERY CATCHING IT ON FIRE AS WELL AS THE CEILING AREA. I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH A SNOW BRUSH. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN TOWN AND AM…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the 2012 Honda Civic electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.