Honda Civic FB (2012–2015)

Honda Civic FB (2012–2015) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Honda Civic — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
EJ/EK 1996–2000 —
ES/EM 2001–2005 —
FA/FG 2006–2011 2009
FB 2012–2015 2013
FC/FK 2016–2021 2019
FE/FL 2022–present 2025

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Civic

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Honda 1.5L I4 (D15 & L15 Turbo) 1987–2024 9 models 303
Honda 1.8L I4 (R18) 2006–2015 3 models 299
Honda 1.6L I4 (D16) 1988–2000 3 models 227
Honda 1.7L I4 (D17) 2001–2005 1 models 221
Honda 2.0L I4 (K20) 2002–2026 8 models 158

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About this generation

The ninth-generation Honda Civic is a range of compact cars (C-segment) manufactured by Honda between 2011 and 2016, replacing the eighth-generation Civic. It was launched in the North American market in April 2011, Europe in February 2012 and Asia-Pacific in early 2012. Four body styles were introduced throughout its production run, which are sedan, coupe, hatchback and a station wagon version marketed as the Civic Tourer.

The latter two make up for the European-market Civic range, which was produced in Swindon, United Kingdom, and received a completely different design and smaller exterior size. The hatchback version forms a basis for a Civic Type R (FK2) model, which was released later in 2015.

What changed in the facelift

Reviews of the 2012 Civic were generally lackluster, with many reviewers citing as drawbacks the car's cheap interior materials, along with worsened driving dynamics and insubstantial exterior styling changes from the previous generation. Consumer Reports went so far as to remove the 2012 Civic from its 'Recommended' list of compact cars, which the vehicle had been on for many years. In addition to Consumer Reviews, Edmunds reported issues with excessive wind noise, cheap interior plastics, and a small trunk.

In response to the criticisms, Honda quickly introduced a heavily revamped Civic for the next model year, promising improved styling, driving dynamics, interior quality, standard features, sound insulation, and ride quality. The refreshed 2013 Civic sedan featured a new front fascia with a U-shaped honeycomb grille and chrome accents (replacing the 2012 model's three-bar grille), a redesigned hood and a reworked rear end with new taillight lenses, along with additional light clusters and a chrome bar on the trunk lid.

The long-standing base DX trim got discontinued. In Canada, the EX-L sedan was replaced by the similarly equipped Touring, with the main difference being new 17-inch wheels adopted from the previous generation Si, while the EX-L coupe also received the same 17-inch wheels as the Touring. New standard features included a rear backup camera, Bluetooth controls and Pandora Radio access. Ride quality, handling and interior material quality were also improved.

The coupe retained the 2012 model exterior styling, but received the same interior and engineering upgrades as the sedan. For 2014, minor changes were made to the Civic lineup in North America. These changes included exterior styling updates on the Civic coupe, premium interior refinements to all models, an optional audio system with a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, LaneWatch blind spot monitor (consisting of a camera mounted on the passenger-side mirror), "Smart Entry" with push button start, HondaLink connected-car technology and an all-new CVT for petrol-powered Civics.

Hill start assist may have also been added with the 2014 models. U.S. models included the Civic LX and EX coupes with a 5-speed manual transmission or CVT, EX-L and EX-L Navi coupes with a CVT; Civic LX sedan with a 5-speed manual or CVT, EX, EX-L, EX-L Navi and HF sedans with a CVT. In Canada, the EX-L sedan continued to be absent with the Touring in its place. Styling changes to the Civic coupe included a restyled grille, hood, front fenders and headlights, new taillight lenses, sportier front and rear bumpers, new side mirrors and a new selection of wheel styles.

The Civic Si coupe included a unique lower front bumper garnish, larger rear decklid spoiler, a front spoiler and rear air diffuser; in addition they also received an increase in engine power to and 174 lb-ft of torque via a retuned exhaust system. U.S. EX-L models received the same 17-inch wheels that debuted the previous model year on Canadian Touring sedans and EX-L coupes. The EX-L coupe with accessories kit featured a ground effects package and 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

For Southeast Asian and Australian markets, the facelifted model of the ninth-generation Civic sedan was unveiled in 2014. Changes include redesigned front grille and wheel design, while the rear taillight has remained the same as the pre-facelift model. The right-hand drive Civic Hybrid variant has never had a facelift.

Source: Wikipedia — Honda Civic (ninth generation), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 1,658 $12,178 100% 105,589 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2012 3 6 Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Engine
2013 0 927 Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System
2014 2 849 Power Train, Air Bags, Electrical System
2015 1 1,110 Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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