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2012 Honda Civic steering problems

The 2012 Honda Civic has 74 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

74

Steering complaints

12%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Related recalls

12V548000SteeringNovember 21, 2012 · 157 units

Defect

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.

Consequence

The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE SIDE RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUTO SERVICE REPAIR SHOP. THE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · July 14, 2014 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2012 Honda Civic have?

NHTSA has 74 complaints about the 2012 Honda Civic steering — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Honda Civic steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 12V548000.

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.