Sell your 2012 Honda Civic for cash

The 2012 Honda Civic is a compact car that came with a choice of 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl engines. At 14 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2012 Honda Civic at a glance

Body styleCompact Cars
Engines1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 5-spd, Manual 5-spd, Manual 6-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Natural Gas
Fuel economy22–43 city / 31–44 highway / 25–44 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$1,500–$3,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂202–355 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)2,688–2,838 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating3,660–3,925 lb
Versions tested by EPA6 configurations: Civic, Civic HF, Civic Hybrid, Civic Natural Gas
Age14 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 14 years old, most of a 2012 Civic's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2012 Civic weighed 2,688–2,838 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Hybrid battery: hybrid versions also carry a high-voltage battery pack, which recyclers and rebuilders pay for.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2012 Civic. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 42,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2012 Honda Civic recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2012 Honda Civic. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Power TrainDec 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V770000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky…

Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

SteeringNov 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V548000

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.

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

Power TrainJun 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V256000

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda Civic vehicles. During assembly, the process required to seat the driver's side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed. As a result, the driveshaft may separate.

Risk: If this occurs, the vehicle will have a loss of drive power and may roll away if the parking brake has not been set when the gear selector has been placed in the "park" position, increasing the risk of crash or pedestrian injury.

Fuel System, OtherMay 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V288000

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from april 21, 2011, through may 2, 2011. There is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. If the o-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur.

Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Common 2012 Civic problems

Owners have filed 468 complaints about the 2012 Honda Civic with NHTSA. 58 reports involved a crash and 5 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 47 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags150
  • Steering73
  • Electrical System59
  • Power Train49
  • Vehicle Speed Control39
  • Service Brakes37

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags42,000 mi
  • Steering60,000 mi
  • Electrical System41,000 mi
  • Power Train26,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control9,000 mi
  • Service Brakes22,000 mi

2012 Honda Civic crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Honda Civic, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
2 Dr, FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆11.8%
4 Dr, FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆10.9%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2012 Honda Civic service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 76 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2012 Honda Civic. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Fuel System14
  • Air Bags9
  • Engine7
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Other5
  • Power Train4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2021 · ONL6BD06242021

    Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a EMISSIONS RECALL has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). Under c

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2021 · ONLH9802252021

    Owner Notification Letter - This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective motor power inverter, also known as intelligent inverter unit. The motor power invert

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2020 · A20-030

    "Service Bulletin - The Motor Power Inverter (MPI), also known as the Intelligent Inverter Unit (IIU), may fail over time due to a defective solder joint. This failure ma

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2020 · ABOM12182020901

    Dealer Message - Today, December 18, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2012-2015 Civic Hybrid vehicles. This warranty extension covers t

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2019 · ONL6BD10312019

    Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, your vehicle's powertrain control module (PCM) may not properly adjust the air-fuel ratio resulting in your vehic

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2019 · A17-023

    Service Bulletin - Due to an improper PCM calibration, under certain conditions after starting the engine the PCM cannot properly adjust the air-fuel ratio. As a result,

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2012 Honda Civic.

Electrical SystemDP22005 · opened Jan 2023, closed Aug 2023Led to recall 22V063000

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pe

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

Air BagsEA19001 · opened Apr 2019, closed Sep 2024Led to recall 20V024

Electrical overstress

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags

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Selling a 2012 Civic: questions

How much is a 2012 Honda Civic worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2012 Civic that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2012 Civics that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2012 Civic with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2012 Honda Civic; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2012 Civic?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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