# Honda Civic 2012–2015 Problems, Reliability & Repair Costs

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> Honda Civic 2012–2015: the 2012-vs-2013 refresh, A/C compressor failure, rear tire wear, infotainment glitches, real repair costs, and the best years to buy used.

Case file · HONDA-CIVIC-2012-2015 · 9th gen (FB/FG)

# Honda Civic 2012–2015 Common problems, reliability & repair costs

The 9th-gen Civic launched in 2012 to a brutal reception. The press and Consumer Reports panned it, so Honda did something rare and re-redesigned it for 2013, fixing the cheap interior and softening the ride. Mechanically it's a solid, reliable compact: the 1.8L R18 runs well past 200k. The real annoyances are an A/C compressor that can fail expensively, rear tires that wear on the inner edge, glitchy infotainment, and sun visors that fall apart. 2013–2015 are the cars to buy.

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Case data plate HONDA-CIVIC-2012-2015

Case score
7/10

Best years

2014, 2015, 2013

Avoid

2012 (pre-refresh: cheaper interior, coarser ride, most comp +1 more

Status
Reviewed
Amended 2026-09-16

[How we score →](https://carcasefile.com/methodology/)

Exhibit A · Honda Civic EurovisionNim · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2013_Honda_Civic_(FB2_MY13%29_VTi-L_sedan_(2018-10-01%29_01.jpg)

Case verdict At a glance

Case score
7/10

Best years

2014, 2015, 2013

Years to avoid

2012 (pre-refresh: cheaper interior, coarser ride, most comp +1 more

Worst system

electrical

#1 problem

**Intermittent airbag / SRS warning light** · $150–$800 at an independent shop

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## Engines

- **R18Z1** · 1.8L gasoline, 140 hp
- **K24Z7** · 2.4L gasoline, 201 hp
- **LEA (1.5 hybrid)** · 1.5L hybrid, 110 hp
- **R18Z (CNG)** · 1.8L gasoline, 110 hp

## Transmissions

- **automatic**, 5-speed
- **manual**, 5-speed
- **manual**, 6-speed
- **cvt**

## Drivetrain

FWD

## Body

sedan, coupe

## Trims

DX, LX, HF, EX, EX-L, Si, Hybrid, Natural Gas (CNG)

Parts desk

## Honda Civic part-number cross-reference

Start from the OEM number, then pick the brand you trust. Verified equivalents for the Honda Civic (2012–2015).

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Affiliate links, so we may earn a commission if you buy. Your price is
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### Motor oil

0W-20, and every engine in this generation takes it: 1.8L R18Z1, Si 2.4L K24Z7, 1.5L Hybrid LEA, and the R18Z Natural Gas car. Honda asks for one thing on the bottle: the API Certification Seal, the round starburst on the front label. There is no dexos requirement, no Honda HTO-06 requirement, and no special low-ash oil for the CNG car. What changes between engines is how much you buy, not what you buy: 3.9 quarts for the 1.8L, 4.4 for the Si's 2.4L, 3.8 for the Hybrid, 3.9 for the Natural Gas car, every figure with a new filter. One 5-quart jug does any of them and leaves half a quart to a quart in the bottle for top-ups, so buy one jug and don't buy two.
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OEM part
Honda

Sold by the single quart, not in a jug. A 1.8L change is four bottles, which normally costs more than one 5-quart jug of anything below. You are not buying anything the others lack; Honda's own listing puts it at ILSAC GF-6 and API SN, the same seal as the rest.
[Find Honda motor oil on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B08798-9137%2BUltimate%2BFull%2BSynthetic%2B0W-20)

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Mobil 1

Carries the API Certification Seal (API SP, ILSAC GF-7A). 'Extended Performance' is Mobil's claim about how long the oil lasts. It does not extend anything on this car, because the Maintenance Minder still sets the interval.
[Look up Mobil 1 motor oil](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00JTUBTQG)

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Pennzoil

Carries the API Certification Seal (API SP, ILSAC GF-6). The easiest 5-quart jug to find. Every big-box and parts store shelves it.
[Check Pennzoil motor oil](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DPennzoil%2BPlatinum%2BFull%2BSynthetic%2B0W-20)

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Castrol

Carries the API Certification Seal (API SP, ILSAC GF-7). Castrol does not list GM's dexos1 Gen 3 on the 0W-20. That does not matter here, dexos is a GM requirement and Honda never asks for it.
[See Castrol motor oil](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00JGQLZJ4)

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Valvoline

Carries the API Certification Seal (API SP, ILSAC GF-7A). Valvoline now calls this line 'Advanced Protection' on its own site; stores still shelve it as Advanced Full Synthetic, the same jug.
[Compare Valvoline motor oil](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00GZKC6EW)

Verified via: [2014 Honda Civic Sedan Owner's Manual: 0W-20 with the API Certification Seal; oil change capacity 3.9 US qt (1.8L) and 4.4 US qt (2.4L) including filter](http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/OM/R0144D/R0144DOM.pdf), [2014 Civic Natural Gas Owner's Manual: 0W-20, 3.9 US qt with filter; no CNG-specific or low-ash oil requirement](http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/ah/ar51414om/enu/r51414om.pdf), [Firestone: 2012–2015 Civic oil is SAE 0W-20 across the range; 1.8L 3.9 qt, 2.4L 4.4 qt, 1.5L Hybrid 3.8 qt](https://services.firestonecompleteautocare.com/honda/civic-2012-2015/), [EngineOilDB: 2013 Civic capacities with and without filter, including the CNG car (3.9 qt with filter); 0W-20 all temps on every variant](https://engineoildb.com/oil-info/2013-honda-civic/), [College Hills Honda: Honda Genuine 08798-9137 Ultimate Full Synthetic 0W-20, in stock, listed as exceeding ILSAC GF-6 and API SN](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/08798-9137.html), [Amazon: Honda 08798-9137 Ultimate Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20, sold as 1-quart bottles](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHonda-08798-9137-Ultimate-Synthetic-0W-20%2Fdp%2FB0GHPSS3RZ&raw=1), [Mobil: Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic 0W-20 specification sheet (API SP, ILSAC GF-7A, Resource Conserving)](https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/products/mobil-1-extended-performance-0w-20), [Petroleum Service Company: Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 specifications (API SP Resource Conserving, ILSAC GF-6)](https://petroleumservicecompany.com/pennzoil-platinum-0w-20-motor-oil/), [Castrol: EDGE specification list; the 0W-20 exceeds API SP and meets ILSAC GF-7, and does not carry GM dexos1 Gen 3](https://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/home/products/our-brands/automotive/castrol-edge-oils/castrol-edge.html), [Valvoline: Advanced Protection Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20 (API SP, ILSAC GF-7A); sold in 1-quart and 5-quart](https://shop.valvolineglobal.com/products/advanced-full-synthetic-motor-oil-sae-0w-20)

### Engine oil filter

1.8L R18Z1 (volume engine); Honda's common spin-on filter used across most 2000-2021 Honda models
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OEM part
Honda
[Find Honda engine oil filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFDFJA2)

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Fram

Extra Guard; TG7317 (Tough Guard) and XG7317 (Ultra Synthetic) are the upgraded tiers of the same filter
[Look up Fram engine oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BPH7317)

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Wix

57356XP is the synthetic-media XP version
[Check Wix engine oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2B57356)

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Purolator

PureONE version is PL14610
[See Purolator engine oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C6KMAK)

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Bosch

Listed on both cross-reference databases consulted
[Compare Bosch engine oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000BZIFV0)

Verified via: [oilfilter-crossreference.com Honda 15400-PLM-A02](https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/HONDA/15400-PLM-A02), [zFilters Honda 15400-PLM-A02 cross reference](https://zfilters.com/parts/honda-15400-plm-a02/engine-oil-filter), [GETOPAUTO 15400-PLM-A02 cross-reference & fitment guide](https://getopauto.com/blogs/news/15400-plm-a02-oil-filter-cross-reference-guide), [HondaPartsNow genuine 15400-PLM-A02 (fits 2014 Civic; 2000-2021 Honda models)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~filter~oil~15400-plm-a02.html)

### Engine air filter

1.8L R18Z1 gasoline AND the R18Z Natural Gas car (Honda fits the same element to the 4 Door GX), all body styles, 2012-2015. The Si 2.4L and the Hybrid each take their own element, separate cards on this desk
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OEM part
Honda
[Find Honda engine air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01MYP9PR7)

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Fram

Extra Guard; Fram lists 2012-2015 Civic 1.8L and 2013-2015 Acura ILX 2.0L
[Look up Fram engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BNX89YW)

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EPAuto

Rigid panel filter sold as direct replacement for 17220-R1A-A01 (Civic 1.8L 2012-2015)
[Check EPAuto engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01G7JDPS6)

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Bosch

Per airfilter-crossreference.com; also listed as Bosch S0412
[See Bosch engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2BF026400412)

Verified via: [College Hills Honda 17220-R1A-A01 (2012-2015 Civic 1.8L)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/17220-R1A-A01.html), [airfilter-crossreference.com Honda 17220-R1A-A01](https://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/convert/HONDA/17220-R1A-A01), [Amazon: FRAM Extra Guard CA11113 (2012-2015 Civic 1.8L listing)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCA11113-Replacement-2013-2015-2012-2015-Protection%2Fdp%2FB00BNX89YW&raw=1)

### Engine air filter

Si 2.4L K24Z7 only (2012-2015, shared with 2013-2015 Acura ILX 2.4L). Closes the gap flagged on the 1.8L card: the Si element is its own part.
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OEM part
Honda
[Compare Honda engine air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B17220-RX0-A00)

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Fram

Extra Guard; Fram's cross for 17220-RX0-A00.
[Find Fram engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCA11121)

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K&N

Washable high-flow drop-in; fitment lists 12-15 Civic Si and 13-15 ILX 2.4L.
[Look up K&N engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DK%2526N%2B33-2473)

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EPAuto

Sold as CA11121 equivalent for the 2012-2015 Civic Si.
[Check EPAuto engine air filter, Si](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GQZBNP18)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow Civic air filter catalog (17220-RX0-A00 for 2/4 Door SI only)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-civic-air_filter.html), [Bernardi Parts 17220-RX0-A00, Civic Si air filter](https://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-Air-Filter-Civic-Si__17220-RX0-A00.aspx), [airfilter-crossreference.com Honda 17220-RX0-A00 (Fram CA11121 cross)](https://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/convert/HONDA/17220-RX0-A00), [Fram CA11121 Extra Guard product page](https://www.fram.com/fram-extra-guard-air-filter-rigid-panel-ca11121), [PartsGeek: K&N 33-2473, 2012-2015 Honda Civic (Si) air filter](https://www.partsgeek.com/8w4kcq8-honda-civic-air-filter.html)

### Engine air filter

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (4 Door MX, 2012-2015, shared with 2013-2015 Acura ILX Hybrid 1.5L). The Hybrid does NOT share the 1.8L element.
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OEM part
Honda
[See Honda engine air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFDIE6S)

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Fram

Extra Guard panel; fits select 2012-2015 Civic (1.5L Hybrid) and 2013-2014 ILX.
[Compare Fram engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00J5XV4X0)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow Civic air filter catalog (17220-RW0-A01 for 4 Door MX / MX Hybrid)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-civic-air_filter.html), [Bernardi Parts 17220-RW0-A01, Civic Hybrid air filter](https://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-Air-Filter-Civic-Hybrid__17220-RW0-A01.aspx), [Walmart: Fram CA11256 panel air filter, fits select 2012-2015 Honda Civic + 2013-2014 Acura ILX](https://www.walmart.com/ip/FRAM-CA11256-Panel-Air-Filter-Fits-select-2012-2015-HONDA-CIVIC-2013-2014-ACURA-ILX/165090515)

### Cabin air filter

All trims; as-built number 80292-SDA-A01, superseded by current service number 80292-SDA-407 (dealer fitment: 2006-2015 Civic 2dr/4dr/Hybrid)
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OEM part
Honda
[Find Honda cabin air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GSGSVSDT)

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Fram

Fresh Breeze; the standard aftermarket cross for the 80292-SDA family
[Look up Fram cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCF10134)

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EPAuto

Sold as CF10134 equivalent for this Honda cabin element
[Check EPAuto cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB014TZAUU6)

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Bosch

Per airfilter-crossreference.com; also listed as Bosch M2166
[See Bosch cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2B1987432166)

Verified via: [College Hills Honda 80292-SDA-407 (fitment incl. 2006-2015 Civic)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/80292-SDA-407.html), [airfilter-crossreference.com Honda 80292-SDA-A01](https://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/convert/HONDA/80292-SDA-A01), [Honda OEM Parts Online 80292-SDA-407 (supersession list incl. 80292-SDA-A01)](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-cabin-air-filter-80292sda407)

### Spark plugs

1.8L R18Z1 only (DX/LX/HF/EX/EX-L, 2012-2015). Set of 4. Honda's catalog also lists a 2012-only factory-fill Denso alternative, 12290-R1A-A01 (DXU22HCRD11S).
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OEM part
Honda

NGK-made iridium plug. Honda's catalog prints it as DILZKR7A11GS; NGK's current aftermarket boxes for this application print DILZKR7B11GS, the updated revision of the same plug.
[Compare Honda spark plugs on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00IFPWAI2)

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NGK

Laser Iridium. Retail listings scope it to 2012-2015 Civic 1.8L.
[Find NGK spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00I0O5LM0)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow genuine 12290-R41-L01 (fits 2012-2015 Civic 1.8L trims; also 2008-2012 Accord, 2016-2022 HR-V)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~spark~plug~12290-r41-l01.html), [HondaPartsNow Civic spark plug catalog (12290-R41-L01 for 2012-2015 non-Si trims; 12290-R1A-A01 Denso, 2012 only)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-civic-spark_plug.html), [Walmart: NGK DILZKR7B11GS Laser Iridium, fits select 2012-2015 Honda Civic](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ngk-Dilzkr7B11Gs-Laser-Iridium-Spark-Plug-Fits-select-2012-2015-HONDA-CIVIC-2008-2012-HONDA-ACCORD/135277766), [Honda Parts Hub 12290-R41-L01 (DILZKR7B11GS) for 12-15 Civic 1.8L](https://www.hondapartshub.com/oem-parts/honda-qty-1-16-22-hr-v-12-15-civic-1-8l-and-08-12-4-cyl-accord-spark-plug-dilzkr7b11gs-ngk-12290r41l01)

### Spark plugs

Si 2.4L K24Z7 only (coupe and sedan Si, 2012-2015). Set of 4.
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OEM part
Honda

Denso SXU22HCR11S. Honda's catalog fits it to 2 Door SI / 4 Door SI, 6MT. The NGK-supplied OEM twin is 12290-R40-A01 (ILZKR7B-11S).
[Look up Honda spark plugs on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFDG51O)

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NGK

Laser Iridium, NGK stock number 5787. Same plug the K24Z3 Accord (2008-2012) takes.
[Check NGK spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB006DYNVTE)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow Civic spark plug catalog (12290-R40-A02 for 2/4 Door SI, KA 6MT)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-civic-spark_plug.html), [Honda Parts Hub 12290-R40-A02 (Denso SXU22HCR11S) for 12-15 Civic Si](https://www.hondapartshub.com/oem-parts/honda-spark-plug-sxu22hcr11s-denso-12290r40a02), [Real Street Performance: NGK ILZKR7B-11S 5787, Civic Si 12-15 K24Z7](https://www.realstreetperformance.com/ngk-laser-iridium-long-life-spark-plugs-ilzkr7b-11s-5787-accord-08-12-k24z3-civic-si-12-15-k24z7.html)

### Spark plugs

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (MX trim, 2012-2015). Set of 4. Different plug from every other engine in the generation; shared with the 2012-2014 Insight.
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OEM part
Honda

NGK DILFR6J11 iridium. No separately verified aftermarket-boxed equivalent; buy the Honda part.
[See Honda spark plugs on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00KTL8BMO)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow Civic spark plug catalog (12290-RW0-003 for 4 Door MX / MX Hybrid, CVT)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-civic-spark_plug.html), [Honda Parts Hub 12290-RW0-003 (DILFR6J11) for 12-14 Insight and 12-15 Civic Hybrid](https://www.hondapartshub.com/oem-parts/honda-qty-1-12-14-honda-insight-and-12-15-civic-hybrid-spark-plug-dilfr6j11-ngk-12290rw0003)

### Spark plugs

R18Z Natural Gas (CNG) only (4 Door GX, 2012-2015). Set of 4. The CNG engine takes its own plug, not the gasoline 1.8L's.
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OEM part
Honda

NGK SILKR8B8DS. No separately verified aftermarket-boxed equivalent; buy the Honda part.
[Compare Honda spark plugs on Amazon, R18Z](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B12290-R1Z-A01)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow genuine 12290-R1Z-A01 (fitment table: 2012-2015 Civic 4 Door GX only)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~spark~plug~silkr8b8ds~ngk~12290-r1z-a01.html), [Honda OEM Parts Online 12290-R1Z-A01 (SILKR8B8DS), 2012-2015 Civic](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-spark-plug-12290r1za01)

### Front brake pads

1.8L R18Z1 and R18Z CNG (all non-Si gasoline trims: DX/LX/HF/EX/EX-L/GX, coupe and sedan, 2012-2015). Pad shape FMSI D1578.
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OEM part
Honda

Set with shims and pad springs.
[Find Honda front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B45022-TR3-A02)

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Bosch

QuietCast premium ceramic.
[Look up Bosch front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00MY3EX2W)

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Wagner

ThermoQuiet ceramic.
[Check Wagner front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BYVW660)

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Power Stop

Z17 low-dust ceramic with hardware.
[See Power Stop front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00TPGE1M8)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow Civic brake pad catalog (45022-TR3-A02 for all 2012-2015 non-Si trims)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-civic-brake_pad_set.html), [Walmart: Bosch BC1578 QuietCast, front, 2012-2015 Honda Civic](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bosch-BC1578-QuietCast-Premium-Ceramic-Disc-Brake-Pad-Set-For-2012-2015-Honda-Civic-Front/761659195), [Amazon: Power Stop 17-1578 front ceramic pads, Honda Civic 2012-15](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPower-17-1578-Evolution-Brake-Front%2Fdp%2FB00TPGE1M8&raw=1), [Amazon: Wagner ThermoQuiet QC1578, fits 2012-2015 Honda Civic](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWagner-ThermoQuiet-QC1578-Installation-Hardware%2Fdp%2FB00BYVW660&raw=1)

### Front brake pads

Si 2.4L K24Z7 only (coupe and sedan Si, 2012-2015). Bigger Accord-size front brakes; pad shape FMSI D914, not interchangeable with the 1.8L's D1578.
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OEM part
Honda

Current service number; supersedes 45022-TR7-A01 seen on older listings.
[Compare Honda front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B45022-TR7-A02)

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Akebono

ProACT ultra-premium ceramic. Fitment lists 2012-2015 Civic Si.
[Find Akebono front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DAkebono%2BACT914A)

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Wagner

ThermoQuiet ceramic.
[Look up Wagner front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0043D7LBQ)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow Civic brake pad catalog (45022-TR7-A02 for 2/4 Door SI, KA 6MT)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-civic-brake_pad_set.html), [Amazon: Genuine Honda 45022-TR7-A01 front pads, Si model only](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHonda-Civic-Genuine-45022-TR7-A01-Front%2Fdp%2FB00803PQWQ&raw=1), [PartCatalog: Akebono ACT914A fitment (2012 Civic Si; 2013-2015 Si listed)](https://www.partcatalog.com/products/akebono-act914a-disc-brake-pad-set), [PartsGeek: Wagner QC914 front pads, 2012-2015 Honda Civic (Si application)](https://www.partsgeek.com/g6pqbn3-honda-civic-brake-pad-set.html)

### Front brake pads

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (4 Door MX, 2012-2015). The Hybrid takes its own front pad set, different from both the 1.8L and the Si.
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OEM part
Honda

Set with shims and pad springs. A 45022-TR2-A02 revision also appears in Honda catalogs. No aftermarket equivalent separately verified for the Hybrid; buy the Honda part.
[Check Honda front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01N6693QH)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow genuine 45022-TR2-A01 (fitment: 2012-2015 Civic 4 Door MX Hybrid, CVT)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~pad~set~fr~45022-tr2-a01.html), [Honda Car Parts Direct 45022-TR2-A01, front pad set, 2012-2015 Civic Hybrid sedan (MX)](https://www.hondacarpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/honda-oem-new-front-right-and-left-brake-pad-set-fits-2012-2015-honda-civic-hybrid-sedan-mx-45022tr2a01)

### Serpentine belt

1.8L R18Z1 and R18Z CNG (non-Si gasoline trims incl. GX). 2012 cars take 31110-R1A-A01; the 2013 refresh changed the belt, and 2013-2015 cars take 31110-R1A-A21. Check your model year before ordering.
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OEM part
Honda

2013-2015 belt (Bando-made). The 2012-only belt is 31110-R1A-A01.
[See Honda serpentine belt on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00KTLGWM0)

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Bando

6-rib, 2095 mm (82.5 in). Bando supplies the factory belt; retail fitment listings scope this to 2012-2015 Civic (1.8L application; the Si takes a 7-rib belt).
[Compare Bando serpentine belt](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBando%2B6PK2095)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow Civic drive belt catalog (31110-R1A-A01 = 2012, 31110-R1A-A21 = 2013-2015, both incl. 4 Door GX)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-civic-drive_belt.html), [Honda OEM Parts Online 31110-R1A-A21, serpentine belt, 2013-2015 Civic](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-serpentine-belt-31110r1aa21), [Walmart: Bando USA 6PK2095, fits select 2012-2015 Honda Civic](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bando-USA-6PK2095-OEM-Quality-Serpentine-Belt-Fits-select-2012-2015-HONDA-CIVIC-2011-JEEP-WRANGLER-UNLIMITED/618266734)

### Serpentine belt

Si 2.4L K24Z7 only (2012-2015, shared with 2013-2015 Acura ILX 2.4L). 7-rib belt, not interchangeable with the 1.8L's 6-rib belt.
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OEM part
Honda

Bando-made.
[Find Honda serpentine belt on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B31110-RX0-A01)

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Gates

Micro-V, 7-rib, 66.73 in.
[Look up Gates serpentine belt](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00QKYTO2K)

Verified via: [Honda Parts Hub 31110-RX0-A01 (Bando) for 2012-15 Civic Si](https://www.hondapartshub.com/oem-parts/honda-2012-15-honda-civic-si-driver-belt-bando-31110rx0a01), [Honda OEM Parts Online 31110-RX0-A01, 2012-2015 Civic (Si)](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-serpentine-belt-31110rx0a01), [AutoZone: Gates K070667 Micro-V serpentine belt (66.73 in, 7-rib)](https://www.autozone.com/p/gates-serpentine-belt-k070667/1415373), [CorSport: Gates serpentine belt for 2012-2015 Honda Civic Si (K070667)](https://www.corsportusa.com/i-27119-2012-2015-honda-civic-si-gates-serpentine-automotive-v-ribbed-belt.html)

### Serpentine belt

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (4 Door MX, 2012-2015). The Hybrid has no conventional serpentine/alternator belt; the IMA motor-generator does the alternator's job. What it has is a short water-pump belt that drives the A/C compressor and water pump (routing: crank, tensioner, compressor, water pump). Same belt as the 2006-2011 Civic Hybrid.
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OEM part
Honda

Listed by Honda as 'Belt, Water Pump' (Bando-made). No aftermarket equivalent separately verified; buy the Honda part.
[Check Honda serpentine belt on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00IFPHWXU)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow genuine 19230-RMX-003 (fitment table: 2012-2015 Civic 4 Door MX Hybrid, CVT)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~belt~water~pump~19230-rmx-003.html), [Honda Car Parts Direct 19230-RMX-003, serpentine/water pump belt, 2006-2015 Civic (Hybrid)](https://www.hondacarpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/honda-serpentine-belt-19230rmx003)

### Battery

All gasoline engines: 1.8L R18Z1, Si 2.4L K24Z7, and R18Z CNG (2012-2015). BCI Group 51R, top-post.
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OEM part
Honda

Honda's dealer-installed Group 51R battery (51R/500Amp85 label). Any quality Group 51R with adequate CCA for your climate fits; match group size and CCA, then compare warranty terms.
[See Honda battery on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B31500-SR1-100M)

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Interstate

Group 51R flooded, 500-650 CCA depending on production; Interstate's fitment tool lists it for the 2013 Civic 1.8L.
[Compare Interstate battery](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B89BBYT2)

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Duralast

AutoZone house brand, Group 51R, 425-450 CCA; Duralast Gold is 51R-DLG.
[Find Duralast battery](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDuralast%2B51R-DL)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow 2015 Civic battery page (31500-SR1-100M for EX/EX-L/LX/SI/GX/HF; Hybrid MX takes a different battery)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-2015-honda-civic-car_batteries.html), [Interstate Batteries MT-51R, 2013 Honda Civic 1.8L primary battery fitment](https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/mt-51r/2013-honda-civic-l418l-us-primary-battery), [AutoZone: Duralast 51R-DL, Group 51R](https://www.autozone.com/p/duralast-battery-51r-dl/115786)

### Battery

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (4 Door MX, 2012-2015): the 12-volt accessory battery, NOT the high-voltage IMA pack. Smaller JIS 44B19L-S size; the aftermarket sells it as BCI Group 151R. A Group 51R battery does not fit the Hybrid's tray.
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OEM part
Honda

JIS 44B19L-S. The high-voltage IMA lithium-ion pack is a separate, unrelated part covered in the problems section.
[Look up Honda battery on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B31500-SNC-00100M)

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Interstate

Group 151R flooded, 370 CCA; Interstate's fitment tool lists it as the 2015 Civic 1.5L Hybrid primary battery.
[Check Interstate battery](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BWBWGL9Y)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow 2015 Civic battery page (31500-SNC-00100M, 44B19L-S, for 4 Door MX Hybrid)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-2015-honda-civic-car_batteries.html), [Interstate Batteries MTP-151R, 2015 Honda Civic 1.5L Hybrid primary battery fitment](https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/mtp-151r/2015-honda-civic-l415l-hybrid-primary-battery), [AutoZone: Honda Civic Group 151R battery listing](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/civic/b/group-size/151r)

### Wiper blades

Sedan (4-door), all trims incl. Si sedan, Hybrid, and GX (2012-2015): driver 650 mm (26 in) 76620-TR0-A02, passenger 575 mm 76630-TR0-A02 (retail charts round the passenger to 22 or 23 in; 22 in is the common listing).
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OEM part
Honda
[See Honda wiper blades on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B76620-TR0-A02%2B%2528driver%252C%2B650mm%2529%2B%252F%2B76630-TR0-A02%2B%2528passenger%252C%2B575mm%2529)

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Bosch

26 in beam blade; sold paired with the 22A as set 26A22A.
[Compare Bosch wiper blades](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB005JU5W54)

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Bosch

22 in beam blade; sold paired with the 26A as set 26A22A.
[Find Bosch wiper blades](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB005JU5VH8)

Verified via: [HondaPartsNow Civic wiper blade catalog (76630-TR0-A02, 575 mm, 2012-2015 4-door trims incl. MX Hybrid and SI sedan)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-civic-wiper_blade.html), [Honda Parts Connection 76620-TR0-A02, 650 mm blade, 2012-2015 Civic](https://www.hondapartsconnection.com/oem-parts/honda-2012-2015-honda-civic-blade-windshield-wiper-650mm-76620tr0a02), [AutoZone: Bosch ICON blades filtered to the 2013 Honda Civic](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/honda/civic/2013/b/brand/bosch-icon), [Honda Parts Connection 76630-TR0-A02, 575 mm blade, 2012-2015 Civic](https://www.hondapartsconnection.com/oem-parts/honda-2012-2015-honda-civic-blade-windshield-wiper-575mm-76630tr0a02), [Honda Parts Hub 76620-TR0-G12, 700 mm blade, 2012-2015 Civic (coupe)](https://www.hondapartshub.com/oem-parts/honda-blade-windshield-wiper-700mm-76620tr0g12), [Honda OEM Parts Online 76620-TR0-G12, 700 mm blade, 2012-2015 Civic](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-blade-windshield-wiper-700mm-76620tr0g12)

### Wiper blades

Coupe (2-door), all trims incl. Si coupe (2012-2015): driver 700 mm (28 in) 76620-TR0-G12, passenger 600 mm (24 in) 76630-TS8-A02. The coupe takes longer blades than the sedan; sedan blades are the wrong size. No aftermarket SKU separately verified for the coupe; buy by size after confirming body style.
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OEM part
Honda
[Look up Honda wiper blades on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B76620-TR0-G12%2B%2528driver%252C%2B700mm%2529%2B%252F%2B76630-TS8-A02%2B%2528passenger%252C%2B600mm%2529)

Verified via: [Honda Automotive Parts 76630-TS8-A02, 600 mm blade, 2012-2015 Civic (coupe passenger side)](https://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/oem-parts/honda-blade-windshield-wiper-600mm-76630ts8a02), [Otto Wiper Blades: 2013 Civic coupe sizes, 28 in driver + 24 in passenger](https://ottoblades.com/products/2013-honda-civic-coupe-wiper-blades-set)

Amazon and eBay affiliate links. Prices unchanged for you. Confirm fitment against your VIN; mid-generation changes exist.

Verdict

## Should I buy a 2012–2015 Honda Civic?

Buy it, and lean toward 2013 or newer. The 2012 was rushed out and rightly criticized for a cheap cabin and a coarse ride; Honda re-did it for 2013 with a better interior, more sound deadening, and stiffer suspension, and the 2014 R18 got a small power bump. Mechanically the whole run is sound. The 1.8L is a 200k-plus engine and parts are cheap and everywhere. The things that actually cost money are an A/C compressor that can grenade ('Black Death'), rear tires that wear on the inside edge, and flaky i-MID/infotainment screens. None of those should scare you off a clean car; just price them in. Skip the Hybrid unless its battery and inverter history is documented, and treat the CNG car as a curiosity.

Best years

2014, 2015, 2013

Years to avoid

2012 (pre-refresh: cheaper interior, coarser ride, most complaints), Civic Hybrid (any year) unless IMA battery/inverter history is documented

Inspection Companion

### Pre-Purchase Checklist for Honda Civic

[Open Field Checklist Page ->](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/honda-civic-2012-2015/checklist/)

- ☐ Run the A/C on a hot day and listen at the compressor. Warm air, a screech, or a clutch that won't engage points to the known compressor/clutch failure. Ask whether the compressor has ever been replaced.
- ☐ Inspect the inner edges of the rear tires for fast/uneven wear, the documented rear-camber issue. Ask if the redesigned 'C'-stamped rear control arms were installed.
- ☐ Cycle the i-MID / center display and (on EX+) the touchscreen radio: look for flicker, blackouts, freezing, or an unresponsive screen.
- ☐ Confirm the airbag/SRS warning light is OFF at startup and stays off. Intermittent SRS faults are a common 2012-era complaint.
- ☐ Check both sun visors: sagging, spinning freely, or a cracked pivot is near-universal on this generation.
- ☐ On the Si (K24), check clutch engagement point and shift feel; confirm no valvetrain noise on cold start.
- ☐ On the Hybrid, watch for the IMA light, reduced assist, and ask about Service Bulletin 20-030 (power-inverter) and battery replacement history.
- ☐ Verify routine fluid changes, especially automatic-transmission fluid, and confirm no warning lights after a full warm-up.

Verified-fit parts for the Honda Civic (2012–2015).

Parts desk

Parts cross-reference

OEM number first, verified equivalents below it. Links go to Amazon.

Motor oil

0W-20, and every engine in this generation takes it: 1.8L R18Z1, Si 2.4L K24Z7, 1.5L Hybrid LEA, and the R18Z Natural Gas car. Honda asks for one thing on the bottle: the API Certification Seal, the round starburst on the front label. There is no dexos requirement, no Honda HTO-06 requirement, and no special low-ash oil for the CNG car. What changes between engines is how much you buy, not what you buy: 3.9 quarts for the 1.8L, 4.4 for the Si's 2.4L, 3.8 for the Hybrid, 3.9 for the Natural Gas car, every figure with a new filter. One 5-quart jug does any of them and leaves half a quart to a quart in the bottle for top-ups, so buy one jug and don't buy two.

- [OEM Honda 08798-9137 Ultimate Full Synthetic 0W-20 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B08798-9137%2BUltimate%2BFull%2BSynthetic%2B0W-20)
- [Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic 0W-20 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00JTUBTQG)
- [Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 0W-20 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DPennzoil%2BPlatinum%2BFull%2BSynthetic%2B0W-20)
- [Castrol EDGE 0W-20 Advanced Full Synthetic →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00JGQLZJ4)
- [Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 0W-20 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00GZKC6EW)

Engine oil filter

1.8L R18Z1 (volume engine); Honda's common spin-on filter used across most 2000-2021 Honda models

- [OEM Honda 15400-PLM-A02 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFDFJA2)
- [Fram PH7317 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BPH7317)
- [Wix 57356 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2B57356)
- [Purolator L14610 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C6KMAK)
- [Bosch 3323 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000BZIFV0)

Engine air filter

1.8L R18Z1 gasoline AND the R18Z Natural Gas car (Honda fits the same element to the 4 Door GX), all body styles, 2012-2015. The Si 2.4L and the Hybrid each take their own element, separate cards on this desk

- [OEM Honda 17220-R1A-A01 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01MYP9PR7)
- [Fram CA11113 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BNX89YW)
- [EPAuto GP213 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01G7JDPS6)
- [Bosch F026400412 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2BF026400412)

Engine air filter

Si 2.4L K24Z7 only (2012-2015, shared with 2013-2015 Acura ILX 2.4L). Closes the gap flagged on the 1.8L card: the Si element is its own part.

- [OEM Honda 17220-RX0-A00 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B17220-RX0-A00)
- [Fram CA11121 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCA11121)
- [K&N 33-2473 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DK%2526N%2B33-2473)
- [EPAuto GP121 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GQZBNP18)

Engine air filter

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (4 Door MX, 2012-2015, shared with 2013-2015 Acura ILX Hybrid 1.5L). The Hybrid does NOT share the 1.8L element.

- [OEM Honda 17220-RW0-A01 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFDIE6S)
- [Fram CA11256 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00J5XV4X0)

Cabin air filter

All trims; as-built number 80292-SDA-A01, superseded by current service number 80292-SDA-407 (dealer fitment: 2006-2015 Civic 2dr/4dr/Hybrid)

- [OEM Honda 80292-SDA-407 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GSGSVSDT)
- [Fram CF10134 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCF10134)
- [EPAuto CP134 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB014TZAUU6)
- [Bosch 1987432166 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2B1987432166)

Spark plugs

1.8L R18Z1 only (DX/LX/HF/EX/EX-L, 2012-2015). Set of 4. Honda's catalog also lists a 2012-only factory-fill Denso alternative, 12290-R1A-A01 (DXU22HCRD11S).

- [OEM Honda 12290-R41-L01 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00IFPWAI2)
- [NGK DILZKR7B11GS →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00I0O5LM0)

Spark plugs

Si 2.4L K24Z7 only (coupe and sedan Si, 2012-2015). Set of 4.

- [OEM Honda 12290-R40-A02 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BFDG51O)
- [NGK ILZKR7B-11S →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB006DYNVTE)

Spark plugs

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (MX trim, 2012-2015). Set of 4. Different plug from every other engine in the generation; shared with the 2012-2014 Insight.

- [OEM Honda 12290-RW0-003 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00KTL8BMO)

Spark plugs

R18Z Natural Gas (CNG) only (4 Door GX, 2012-2015). Set of 4. The CNG engine takes its own plug, not the gasoline 1.8L's.

- [OEM Honda 12290-R1Z-A01 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B12290-R1Z-A01)

Front brake pads

1.8L R18Z1 and R18Z CNG (all non-Si gasoline trims: DX/LX/HF/EX/EX-L/GX, coupe and sedan, 2012-2015). Pad shape FMSI D1578.

- [OEM Honda 45022-TR3-A02 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B45022-TR3-A02)
- [Bosch BC1578 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00MY3EX2W)
- [Wagner QC1578 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00BYVW660)
- [Power Stop 17-1578 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00TPGE1M8)

Front brake pads

Si 2.4L K24Z7 only (coupe and sedan Si, 2012-2015). Bigger Accord-size front brakes; pad shape FMSI D914, not interchangeable with the 1.8L's D1578.

- [OEM Honda 45022-TR7-A02 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B45022-TR7-A02)
- [Akebono ACT914A →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DAkebono%2BACT914A)
- [Wagner QC914 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0043D7LBQ)

Front brake pads

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (4 Door MX, 2012-2015). The Hybrid takes its own front pad set, different from both the 1.8L and the Si.

- [OEM Honda 45022-TR2-A01 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01N6693QH)

Serpentine belt

1.8L R18Z1 and R18Z CNG (non-Si gasoline trims incl. GX). 2012 cars take 31110-R1A-A01; the 2013 refresh changed the belt, and 2013-2015 cars take 31110-R1A-A21. Check your model year before ordering.

- [OEM Honda 31110-R1A-A21 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00KTLGWM0)
- [Bando 6PK2095 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBando%2B6PK2095)

Serpentine belt

Si 2.4L K24Z7 only (2012-2015, shared with 2013-2015 Acura ILX 2.4L). 7-rib belt, not interchangeable with the 1.8L's 6-rib belt.

- [OEM Honda 31110-RX0-A01 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B31110-RX0-A01)
- [Gates K070667 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00QKYTO2K)

Serpentine belt

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (4 Door MX, 2012-2015). The Hybrid has no conventional serpentine/alternator belt; the IMA motor-generator does the alternator's job. What it has is a short water-pump belt that drives the A/C compressor and water pump (routing: crank, tensioner, compressor, water pump). Same belt as the 2006-2011 Civic Hybrid.

- [OEM Honda 19230-RMX-003 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00IFPHWXU)

Battery

All gasoline engines: 1.8L R18Z1, Si 2.4L K24Z7, and R18Z CNG (2012-2015). BCI Group 51R, top-post.

- [OEM Honda 31500-SR1-100M →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B31500-SR1-100M)
- [Interstate MT-51R →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B89BBYT2)
- [Duralast 51R-DL →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDuralast%2B51R-DL)

Battery

1.5L Hybrid LEA only (4 Door MX, 2012-2015): the 12-volt accessory battery, NOT the high-voltage IMA pack. Smaller JIS 44B19L-S size; the aftermarket sells it as BCI Group 151R. A Group 51R battery does not fit the Hybrid's tray.

- [OEM Honda 31500-SNC-00100M →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B31500-SNC-00100M)
- [Interstate MTP-151R →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BWBWGL9Y)

Wiper blades

Sedan (4-door), all trims incl. Si sedan, Hybrid, and GX (2012-2015): driver 650 mm (26 in) 76620-TR0-A02, passenger 575 mm 76630-TR0-A02 (retail charts round the passenger to 22 or 23 in; 22 in is the common listing).

- [OEM Honda 76620-TR0-A02 (driver, 650mm) / 76630-TR0-A02 (passenger, 575mm) →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B76620-TR0-A02%2B%2528driver%252C%2B650mm%2529%2B%252F%2B76630-TR0-A02%2B%2528passenger%252C%2B575mm%2529)
- [Bosch ICON 26A →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB005JU5W54)
- [Bosch ICON 22A →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB005JU5VH8)

Wiper blades

Coupe (2-door), all trims incl. Si coupe (2012-2015): driver 700 mm (28 in) 76620-TR0-G12, passenger 600 mm (24 in) 76630-TS8-A02. The coupe takes longer blades than the sedan; sedan blades are the wrong size. No aftermarket SKU separately verified for the coupe; buy by size after confirming body style.

- [OEM Honda 76620-TR0-G12 (driver, 700mm) / 76630-TS8-A02 (passenger, 600mm) →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DHonda%2B76620-TR0-G12%2B%2528driver%252C%2B700mm%2529%2B%252F%2B76630-TS8-A02%2B%2528passenger%252C%2B600mm%2529)

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Known faults

## Common Honda Civic problems & repair costs

### A/C compressor / clutch failure

$700–$1,600

hvac moderate 2012–2015 ~60k–120k mi

**Symptoms:** A/C blows warm; sometimes a screech or rattle from the compressor clutch, or the clutch won't engage. If the compressor fails internally it can send metal shavings ("Black Death") through the condenser, expansion valve, and lines.

**Fix:** Sometimes just the clutch, but on higher-mileage cars a full compressor replacement is usually the right call. If the compressor came apart internally, budget for a system flush plus condenser, receiver/drier, and expansion valve. That's the top of the range.

Sources: [Go-Parts: A/C compressor failure, 2012-15 Civic / CR-V / ILX (clutch vs. Black Death)](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/a-c-compressor-honda-civic-honda-cr-v-acura-ilx-2012-2015), [CarComplaints: 2012 Civic engine/HVAC](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/2012/engine/engine.shtml)

### Premature rear tire wear (rear camber)

$150–$500

suspension moderate 2012–2015 ~20k–40k mi

**Symptoms:** Inner edges of the rear tires wear out fast, often by 20k–30k miles and well before the outer tread, even with regular rotation.

**Fix:** Rear alignment, plus Honda's redesigned rear upper control arms stamped with the letter 'C' (they pull about 0.75° of camber out). A class action alleged the original arms were too short. Some owners report wear continues even after the TSB fix, so re-check alignment after new tires.

Sources: [HondaProblems: the Civic's rapid and uneven tire wear problem (TSB + lawsuit)](https://www.hondaproblems.com/civic-tire-wear/), [CarComplaints: 2014 Civic premature tire wear](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/2014/wheels_hubs/premature_tire_wear.shtml)

### i-MID / touchscreen infotainment glitches

$0–$900

electrical minor 2012–2015 (touchscreen on 2013+ EX and up)

**Symptoms:** The center i-MID display or the EX touchscreen flickers, goes blank, freezes, or becomes unresponsive. You can't change radio, climate, or see the backup camera. Often follows electrical work, detailing, or just appears intermittently.

**Fix:** Many cases clear with the Honda software update or a hard reset (disconnect the 12V battery 10–15 min). Persistent blackouts usually trace to a loose connector or damaged wiring behind the cluster; a failed head unit/display is the expensive end.

Sources: [9thGenCivic forum: iMID display problem thread](https://www.9thgencivic.com/threads/imid-display-problem.225847/), [9thGenCivic forum: 2014 Civic LX radio/i-MID issues + software update](https://www.9thgencivic.com/threads/2014-honda-civic-lx-issues-with-radio-and-i-mid.161378/)

### Sun visor cracks / sags at the pivot

$40–$150

interior minor 2012–2015

**Symptoms:** The visor falls down on its own, the pivot spins freely, or the plastic base/rod cracks. So common that dealers report replacing several a day.

**Fix:** Replace the visor (a ~10-minute job). DIYers sometimes add a binding-post screw to restore clamping tension, but a new visor is the clean fix.

Sources: [Honda-Tech: Civic sun visor repair](https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2006-2015-79/sun-visor-repair-2071699/)

### Intermittent airbag / SRS warning light

$150–$800

electrical safety 2012 (also reported 2013–2015)

**Symptoms:** SRS/airbag warning light flashes or stays on, sometimes intermittently while driving. Often traced to the passenger occupant-detection sensor/seat sensor or a resistance fault in the airbag circuit; a lit SRS light can mean the airbag won't deploy.

**Fix:** Diagnose with the SRS codes. Common culprits are the passenger seat occupant sensor or a connector/wiring fault; repair cost depends on the part. Don't ignore it. A lit SRS light means the system may not work in a crash.

Sources: [HondaProblems: 9th gen (2012-2015) Civic problems (airbag/SRS)](https://www.hondaproblems.com/models/civic/generations/9/)

### Civic Hybrid IMA inverter / battery faults

$1,500–$3,500

hybrid battery severe 2012–2015 (Hybrid only)

**Symptoms:** IMA light, reduced electric assist, worse fuel economy, or a power-inverter fault. Honda Service Bulletin 20-030 covers an IMA power-inverter issue on these cars.

**Fix:** Depending on the fault, an inverter/IMA module repair (sometimes covered under bulletin/warranty extensions) or a hybrid battery replacement. The battery can cost more than the car is worth, so demand documented history before buying.

Sources: [VinItel: Honda Civic NHTSA complaints (IMA power inverter, SB 20-030)](https://vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/honda/civic)

Outside the A/C and Hybrid-battery numbers, the 9th-gen Civic is genuinely cheap to keep. The R18 1.8L is simple, parts are everywhere and inexpensive, and routine service is easy. Most owner spend is normal wear: brakes, tires (watch the rear-camber inner-edge wear and budget for the redesigned control arms), and small annoyances like a sun visor or a glitchy display. Keep the automatic-transmission fluid serviced and the 1.8L will run a very long time. The big-ticket risks are a compressor that fails internally and, on the Hybrid, the IMA system.

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DIY repairs

## How to fix common Honda Civic problems (DIY)

### Replace a sagging/cracked sun visor

easy 15 min saves ~$40–$90

**Tools:** Phillips screwdriver, Trim/panel pry tool

- Pop the small cover on the inboard visor clip and remove the screw to free the clip from the headliner.
- Remove the screws at the outboard pivot mount where the visor attaches to the roof.
- Unplug the wiring connector if the visor has a lighted vanity mirror.
- Lower the old visor, transfer the connector to the new visor, and seat it into the pivot mount.
- Reinstall the pivot and clip screws, re-snap the cover, and check that the visor holds position.

Parts

- [Sun visor (9th-gen Civic, match color/mirror option)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2012-2015%2Bhonda%2Bcivic%2Bsun%2Bvisor) · Amazon $30–$80

### Cabin & engine air filter change

easy 20 min saves ~$60–$120

**Tools:** Screwdriver (cabin filter cover)

- Open the glovebox, squeeze the side stops to drop it down, and pull off the cabin filter housing cover.
- Slide out the old cabin filter; insert the new one with the airflow arrow pointing down.
- For the engine filter, unclip the airbox lid, drop in the new panel filter, and re-clip the lid.

Parts

- [Cabin air filter (9th-gen Civic)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2012-2015%2Bhonda%2Bcivic%2Bcabin%2Bair%2Bfilter) · Amazon $8–$15
- [Engine air filter (9th-gen Civic)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2012-2015%2Bhonda%2Bcivic%2Bengine%2Bair%2Bfilter) · Amazon $10–$20

### Reset a glitchy i-MID / infotainment display

easy 20 min saves ~$80–$150 (diagnostic)

**Tools:** 10mm socket or wrench (battery terminal)

- Park, turn the car fully off, and note your radio anti-theft code if applicable.
- Loosen the negative (-) battery terminal and lift it off the post.
- Wait 10–15 minutes to fully drain the infotainment system's residual power.
- Reconnect and tighten the negative terminal, then start the car.
- Re-enter any radio code, reset the clock, and confirm the display now powers up and responds.

Parts

- No parts for the reset; if it recurs, ask a Honda dealer about the i-MID/radio software update · Honda dealer Often free under campaign/goodwill

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## The short version

The 9th-generation Civic has a weird origin story. The **2012** car was rushed to market, and the press hammered it for a cheap-feeling interior and a coarse ride. Honda’s response was unusual: instead of waiting years, it re-redesigned the car for **2013**, with new sheetmetal, a much better cabin, more sound deadening, and a tauter suspension. So the 2013–2015 cars are the ones the 2012 should have been.

Underneath the drama, this is a normal, dependable Civic. The **1.8L R18 engine is excellent**: simple, cheap to run, and good for well past 200,000 miles. The reliability score isn’t a 9 only because a handful of known annoyances chip away at the experience.

## What actually goes wrong

Four things show up again and again. The **A/C compressor** can fail, and if it comes apart internally it spreads metal through the system. That’s the costly repair to watch for. The **rear tires wear on the inner edge** from a known camber issue; Honda issued redesigned control arms, but it’s worth confirming they’re installed. The **i-MID and touchscreen displays** flicker, blank out, or freeze, often fixable with a software update or a battery reset, occasionally not. And the **sun visors** crack and sag at the pivot, which is so common dealers swap several a day.

There’s also an intermittent **airbag/SRS warning light** (mostly on 2012 cars) that you should never ignore, and the **Hybrid’s IMA system** can need an inverter repair or a battery. That’s the one variant to approach with real caution.

## What that means when you’re shopping

Lean toward a **2013, 2014, or 2015** 1.8L car in clean condition with maintenance records. Test the A/C hard, look at the inner rear tire edges, cycle every screen, and confirm no warning lights after a full warm-up. Do that and you’ve got one of the cheapest, most durable used compacts on the road, just with a few quirks you went in knowing about.

**How this file is built:** failure modes and cost ranges are compiled from NHTSA complaint data, Honda TSBs and service bulletins, CarComplaints, and owner forums, then sanity-checked against shop-floor experience. Cost figures are 2024–2026 independent-shop estimates and vary by region. Spot something off? [Tell us](https://carcasefile.com/disclaimer/).

Myths, checked

## Viral car myths, checked against this car

Outdated

### [Does a "$1 mineral" really double car battery life? The Epsom-salt reality.](https://carcasefile.com/claims/1-dollar-mineral-doubles-battery-life-myth/)

The mineral is Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate). It was a real desulfation hack for serviceable flooded-cell batteries 40+ years ago. It does not work on modern sealed AGM or EFB batteries, and trying it on yours will void the warranty without helping the battery.

Appendix

## Frequently asked questions

### Which 2012–2015 Honda Civic years are best to buy?

Aim for 2013–2015. The 2012 launched to harsh reviews for a cheap interior and coarse ride, so Honda re-redesigned the car for 2013 with a nicer cabin, more sound deadening, and a better ride. The 2014 model also got a small power bump on the 1.8L. All years are mechanically similar and reliable; the 2013-and-newer cars are simply nicer to live with.

### Is the A/C compressor really a common problem on these Civics?

Yes. The 2012–2015 Civic (and related CR-V and Acura ILX) shares a Sanden compressor that's a frequent failure point, often around 60k–120k miles. Sometimes it's just the clutch, but if the compressor fails internally it can send metal through the whole system. That's the expensive 'Black Death' repair. Test the A/C thoroughly before buying.

### Why do the rear tires wear out so fast?

It's a documented rear-camber issue across several Civic generations. The rear tires wear on the inner edge, sometimes by 20k–30k miles. Honda issued a TSB and redesigned rear control arms (stamped 'C') that pull out about 0.75° of camber, and there was a class action over it. Ask whether the updated arms were installed and re-check alignment with any new tires.

### Is the 1.8L engine reliable?

Very. The R18 1.8L is a simple, well-proven engine that routinely passes 200,000 miles with basic maintenance. It's one of the strongest reasons to buy this generation. Keep up oil changes and service the automatic-transmission fluid and it will last.

### Should I buy the Civic Hybrid?

Only with documented history. The Hybrid's IMA system can develop inverter faults (Honda Service Bulletin 20-030) and battery degradation, and a battery can cost $1,500–$3,500. Sometimes that is more than the car. For most buyers the regular 1.8L is the smarter, cheaper-to-own choice.

Cross-reference

## Every Honda Civic generation

The full case file run, beyond the generation before and after this one.

- [Honda Civic 2006–2011 7/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/honda-civic-2006-2011/)
- [Honda Civic 2016–2021 8/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/honda-civic-2016-2021/)
- [Honda Civic 2022–present 8/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/honda-civic-2022-2026/)

## Cross-shopped rivals

Files on what buyers weigh against the Honda Civic of this era.

- [Chevrolet Cruze 2011–2015 4/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/chevrolet-cruze-2011-2015/)
- [Ford Focus 2012–2018 4/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/ford-focus-2012-2018/)
- [Hyundai Elantra 2011–2016 5/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/hyundai-elantra-2011-2016/)
- [Toyota Prius 2010–2015 8/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-prius-2010-2015/)

## More Honda case files

- [Honda CR-V 2012–2016 8/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/honda-cr-v-2012-2016/)
- [Honda Odyssey 2011–2017 6/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/honda-odyssey-2011-2017/)
- [Honda Pilot 2009–2015 6/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/honda-pilot-2009-2015/)
- [Honda Accord 2013–2017 8/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/honda-accord-2013-2017/)

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Reviewed CarCaseFile editorial · filed 2026-06-27 · updated 2026-09-16

Cost figures are independent-shop estimates and vary by region and condition. Always confirm a diagnosis before authorizing repairs.