The service and repair manual for the 2012 Honda Civic — 1.5L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 16 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, SOHC 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · DX Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Si Coupe 2-Door · HF Sedan 4-Door · EX Sedan 4-Door +10 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 618 complaints · 52 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Civic manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 137
- General Information 1,698
- Accessories & Equipment 1,864
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 258
- Body & Frame 605
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 101
- Brakes 522
- Maintenance 70
- Drivelines & Axles 23
- Restraints 336
- Electrical 445
- Steering 158
- Engine Mechanical 647
- Suspension 251
- Engine Performance 1,352
- Transmission 185
- Rear 64
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Civic
- Fuel System, Other — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 11V288000Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 12V256000If this occurs, the vehicle will have a loss of drive power and may roll away if the parking brake h.
Owners have filed 618 complaints and Honda has issued 52 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Civic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Civic manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Civic?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, DX Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Si Coupe 2-Door, HF Sedan 4-Door, EX Sedan 4-Door, LX Coupe 2-Door, EX Coupe 2-Door, DX Coupe 2-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, EX-L Coupe 2-Door, Hybrid-L Sedan 4-Door, Si HFP Coupe 2-Door, GX Sedan 4-Door, EX-L Sedan 4-Door, Si Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2012 Civic problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Civic, covering fuel system, other, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2012 Civic wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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