This car is the noisiest civic and road noise and wind noise is so severe that a normal conversation is not possible. What problems should i look out for in a preowned 2012 honda civic. Used 2012 honda civic for sale with photos cargurus. Find detailed specifications and information for your 2012 honda civic sedan.
While driving 20 mph, the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. I get a loud thudbang when pulling off my car is 2009 honda civic hybrid. Get reliability information for the 2012 honda civic from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Automatic transmission problems of the 2012 honda civic. Since i posted my original message re the failure of the transmission on my 2003 honda civic hybrid i have been getting messages re transmission failures which leads me to believe that there is something basically wrong with the honda hybrid. Theres also the honda crz, the insights successor, which offers a stick shift to drivers who want to really wring out the. The 6 speed manual transmission may emit a grinding noise when shifting into 3rd gear, pop. May 09, 2018 after a few weeks going through the electronics without finding any parasitic currents i found out the problem. Honda will usually repair any transmission problem dealing with its models, so it is important to call your local dealer at the sign of any issue.
Our list of known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2012 honda civic. The ecu in a vehicle can be manually restored by the driver without the help of a dealer or mechanic. An automatic transmission problem may create a wiggling as. The worst complaints are metal grinding noise while shifting, transmission downshifts on acceleration, and transmission. Vehicle specifications 2012 honda civic sedan honda. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of honda civic hybrid based on all problems reported for the civic hybrid. These problems includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 honda civic based on all problems reported for the 2003 civic. Honda civic hybrid transmission problems car forums at. Automatic transmission problems of honda civic hybrid part 1.
It has an ecofriendly driving mode that displays the drivers fuel efficiency behavior through an aesthetic image on the dashboard. If you are on your first mission to buy a hybrid, this article will. To see how frequently honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Search over 67,400 listings to find the best local deals. For manual transmissions, a bad transmission may be a grinding noise or feeling when shifting.
Engine choices include hybrid and natural gas versions. Vehicle specifications 2012 honda civic hybrid honda. Honda civic transmission problems and repair descriptions. Used cars new cars financing car values sell my car. Tap the to learn more about the most common 2012 honda civic problems. The owners manual explains the various features and functions of your honda, offers operation tips and suggestions for vehicle care and maintenance, provides specific details on safety systems, and includes comprehensive technical specifications. The 2012 and 20 civic have a proven conventional 5speed automatic transmission. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle continued to idle at approximately 4,000 rpms. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available.
Bulletin n02 this program extends the coverage of the brake booster to ten years. Manual transmission problems of the 2003 honda civic. The 2012 honda civic is a little more spacious, comfortable, and economical, but its now one of the blandest of the bunch. Used 2012 honda civic hybrid pricing for sale edmunds. Honda has been experiencing transmission problems with its civic models made in the early 2000s, with the worst being in cars made in 2001.
The analysis of my transmission failure was done at a honda dealership and should have been an accurate. The ac compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the ac vents. Honda civic automatic transmission maintenance parts 1 of 2. The allnew, ninthgeneration 2012 honda civic hybrid, using a lithium ion battery for. Owners manual 2012 honda civic sedan honda owners site. The reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2012 honda civic owners. Jun 25, 2012 the teeth on the input shaft and the teeth on our brand new flywheel aka torque converter have been worn down after we put a mere 7,000 miles on our used. The civic hybrid, based on the seventh generation civic, was first introduced to the japanese market in december 2001. Honda civic hybrid owners have reported 57 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. Otherwise, you will find a fivespeed manual or automatic transmission on your ride. The honda civic ex coupe has a sunroof, easy displayed speedometer, and a spacious trunk. Who knows about swapping from cvt to manual transmission.
We have 1,053 2012 honda civic vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 472 1owner cars, and 1,726 personal use cars. As the other posters mentioned, the gas engine is always running when power is applied to the drive wheels hypermilers just love those manual civic hybrids because they can achieve rather very high fe when compared to the cvt equipped models. Here is the list of some honda cvt transmission problems. The 20032005 civic hybrid can not run on electric only. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet driving.
Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 honda civic based on all problems reported for the 2012 civic. But did you know theres another manual hybrid out there. Honda s 2012 civic comes with a choice of gasoline, hybrid and compressed natural gas powertrains. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The most common transmission problem associated with honda civics is transmission failure. The vehicle was taken to gwinnett place honda 3325 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096, 678 2746206 where it was diagnosed that the transmission sensor needed to be replaced. Search over 68,000 listings to find the best local deals. Transmission problem fix, transmission repair duration. What are the dtc codes related to honda civic transmission problems. The 2012 honda civic coupe, sedan and hybrid go on sale april 20.
Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. The 2012 model year was a strange one for the civic. The 2014 honda civic sedan is a second redesign of 2012 model. So jerry, the only recommendation i can offer is to trade your honda civic hybrid in on the vehicle of choice, as the only definitive and cost effective solution to your honda problems. While the vehicle was in the park position, the rpms suddenly increased to approximately 4,000. The 2012 honda civic has 3 problems reported for transmission failure. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. There are 318 complaints filed for the 2012 honda civic. Honda seems to have another agenda that seriously fails to protect its customers, at least those who purchased the honda civic hybrid with the cvt from 2003 to now.
To see how frequently 2007 honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Honda introduced a freshly redesigned version, and while the car was technically new from stem to stern, it was very similar to the 20062011 version that preceded it. Transmission failure is most common in the 2001 honda civic, but it is also a frequent occurrence in the 2002, 2006 and 2007. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of honda civic based on all problems reported for the civic. Honda claimed it was the most fuel efficient 5passenger gasolinepowered production vehicle in the world at the time. The 2012 honda civic coupes dimensions are almost identical to the 2011 model with the exception of the loss of 1. The honda civic hybrid has a highcompression engine and antiknock sensing. Transmission problems you cant ignore norm reeves honda irvine. The 2012 honda civic is a compact car offered in both coupe and sedan body styles. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale cargurus. It has a four cylinder engine and continuous variable transmission to provide a smooth and efficient ride. Five problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2003 honda civic. One problem related to vehicle shudder has been reported for the 2012 honda civic. View the 2012 honda civic hybrid reliability ratings and recall information at u.
The last honda i will ever own is my 2012 civic hybrid paper wieght. The 2012 honda crz hybrids design is futuristic and aggressive, and we can only hope that its a glimpse into what honda has in store for products to come. The honda civic hybrid is a variation of the honda civic with a hybrid electric powertrain. Issues and stories shared by the active online community of civic hybrid drivers. Honda acknowledged problems with the 20062008 models which could cause. Fit and pilot vehicles, 2011 2012 honda accord and 2011 honda. Search used honda civic with manual transmission for sale nationwide. So we find in a strange situation with the new conception 2012 honda civic.
See realworld honda civic engine problems and repair histories as reported by other honda civic owners. If i was buying a hybrid the hch with manual transmission would be my choice. The contact stated that the vehicle had become extremely resistant to acceleration attempts. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with. In addition, there was an abnormal shifting when the vehicle shifted gears. The worst complaints are ac heater, electrical, and transmission problems. Search by make for fuel efficient new and used cars and trucks. It has driven over 1,000 miles at a time, and it did all of that on a little over 4 tanks of gas which can hold around 11 gallons at a time. Transmission failure is most common in the 2001 honda civic, but it is also a frequent occurrence in the 2002, 2006 and 2007 model years.
Cvt equipped versions of the 0105 civic including the honda civic hybrid may experience drive belt. Honda says that the 2012 civic hybrid is the most fuelefficient sedan i. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. One problem related to automatic transmission has been reported for the 2012 honda civic. These cars have major problems with the cvt transmission as does mine. I drove for half an hour on the freeway, it sat for 45 min, then drove for two min at 45 mph, then i had this problem. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Honda recommends that you run regular gas which probably is on the edge of knocking anyway. Honda civic hybrid transmission problems page 8 car. Only the 2012 honda civic hybrid features a continuouslyvariable transmission. Save money on used 2012 honda civic hybrid models near you. Honda multimatic s continuously variable transmission or 5speed manual. Mainstream models are offered in four trim levels, ranging from the base dx, to the midrange lx and ex and the. From 2014, the civic received a continuously variable transmission cvt.
Other issues include the transmission slipping and failing to engage. Owners manual 2012 honda civic hybrid honda owners site. Critics panned it for being too much like its predecessor. Honda civic owners have reported 170 problems related to transmission failure under the power train category.
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