Wheel alignment for a 2012 Honda Civic
Wheel alignment for the 2012 Honda Civic: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 5.4 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Honda Civic for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Honda Civic: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 43 | 28 | 28 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 44 | 38 | 35 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 44 | 31 | 31 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 53 | 37 | 37 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,500 | US$1,917 | US$2,150 | US$3,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,674 | $2,326 | $2,388 | $3,290 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Honda Civic
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 474 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (153), steering (74) and electrical system (64). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V770000 | 2020-12-10 | power train:driveline:driveshaft | 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,... |
| 12V548000 | 2012-11-21 | steering:column | 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. |
| 12V256000 | 2012-06-04 | power train:driveline:driveshaft | HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVERÂS SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE. |
| 11V288000 | 2011-05-18 | fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a wheel alignment on the 2012 Honda Civic, we connect you with a trusted shop. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
Your Civic and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.5L 4-cylinder hybrid. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The engine is the 1.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT).
Who does what
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Your rental while you wait
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. The rental is priced like any other on our site. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Between shop visits
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Getting a clear quote
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Still deciding?
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
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