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2020 Honda Civic Hatch Type R
Common Problems

Ranked from 97 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

7
High severity
4
Medium
1
Low

12 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    16complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system erroneously activated, causing abrupt stops and potential loss of control.

  2. 2

    Unexplained Dashboard Malfunctions

    16complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The instrument panel displayed incorrect or obstructive images, affecting the driver’s visibility of speed and other critical information.

  3. 3

    Air Conditioning System Failure

    12complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The air conditioning system fails to provide adequate cooling, often due to refrigerant leaks or malfunctioning components.

    $800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Steering Wheel Sticking at High Speeds

    11complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel becomes sticky and difficult to control at high speeds, increasing the risk of loss of control.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Clutch Failure

    10complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The clutch in the vehicle failed, causing the car to lose power and stall.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Electrical System Failure Causing Multiple Error Messages

    10complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The car's electrical system failed, causing multiple error messages to appear on the dashboard.

  7. 7

    Air Bag Deployment Issues

    9complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The air bags deploy unexpectedly at low speeds or fail to deploy when needed, posing a safety risk.

  8. 8

    Engine Stall at High Speeds

    9complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls or loses power at high speeds, requiring the car to be turned off and restarted.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Fuel Pump Issues

    9complaints
    High severityOther

    The fuel pump intermittently fails, causing the vehicle to stall or lose power, potentially leading to accidents.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Air Bag System Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The air bag system malfunctions, deploying unexpectedly or not deploying when needed, posing a safety risk.

  11. 11

    Fuel Pump Failure

    5complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The fuel pump fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall, posing a significant safety risk.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Windshield Cracking Without Impact

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The rear windshield cracks without any external impact, posing a risk of glass shards during a collision.

Other years & sources

2019 Honda Civic Hatch Type R2021 Honda Civic Hatch Type RAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.