Used 2012 Honda Civic HF Sedan Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2012 Honda Civic HF Sedan.
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Great car...fun to drive!
eca72261, Tulsa, OK, 08/07/2012
2012 Honda Civic HF 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
I just put 3,000 miles on my 2012 Honda Civic HF and I must say, this car is a joy to drive and it's super easy to park.
Visibility is wonderful.
There is plenty of legroom/headroom even when my 6'3" son is sitting in the passenger seat. Everything in the car fits just right (I'm 5'9" weight 225 lbs).
I use math to figure out the gas mileage (miles driven divided by gallons) and I'm … getting 39.573 mpg on average with my first 3,000 miles.
I drive 80% hwy, 20% city.
I could not be more pleased.
This is a conservative car (the styling) for conservative people who want to get from point A to point B without problems.
I am very happy with my purchase!!
Poorly Designed Lots of Rattles and Buzzes
ielmike, Lockport, IL, 01/29/2012
2012 Honda Civic HF 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
I just bought a 2012 Civic and I can't enjoy it because there is a vibrating/rattling sound coming from the dash and it is driving me crazy. I took it in and the service department said there was no noise. Huh? My mechanic and I went for a ride and he said Honda is nuts and there is a problem with the assembly with loose screws and vibrating cables behind the dash. I wish I could enjoy … it but I really can't. I am going to get rid of it and get a Toyota. I'll loose a lot of money but i can't stand that noise. I drove from Chicago to Grand Rapids and had terrible neck and should pain afterwards. I could deal with it if it weren't for that stupid noise.
Honest
objectionist, Oak Ridge, TN, 09/16/2011
2012 Honda Civic HF 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
The exterior of this vehicle is very nice, a drastic improvement over the last model. The interior leaves something to be wanted. It really doesn't do anything for me. The ride is nice, and the fuel efficiency is great for a gas engine. I averaged around 42 mpg on the interstate. The greatest grip I have is the "eco-boost" of the HF model, and the transmission of all. I think some work … needs to be done in both areas. The automatic transmission acts more like a manual due to poor downshifting, and make sure to be a complete stop before changing into Drive, even if you are rolling forward. Overall, its a Honda, so I expect to have it well past 300K miles.
Always reliable
CB, Stoneham, MA, 04/21/2023
2012 Honda Civic HF 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
In 12 years and 98,000 miles, I never had any problem. I had the Civic HF, 41 MPG on the highway. We did the oil changes, service maintenance, and tires/brakes. Everything work like a dream, totaled (rammed in to the back of my car), but no body was hurt. Which speaks a lot for the safety. I loved her. Now, I had to purchase a new Honda.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Honda Civic HF Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Wide variety of powertrains
- Pro:comfortable and composed ride
- Pro:good fuel economy
- Pro:spacious interior
- Pro:available coupe body style.
- Con:Excessive wind noise
- Con:cheap interior plastics
- Con:busy-looking dash with navigation
- Con:small trunks in Hybrid and Natural Gas models.
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