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2020 Honda Civic Hatch
Common Problems

Ranked from 101 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

8
High severity
7
Medium

15 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

    Airbag Deployment Issues

    13complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Passenger airbags deploy unexpectedly at low speeds or fail to deploy during collisions.

  2. 2

    Air Conditioning System Failure

    11complaints
    Medium severityOther

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

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

    Electrical System Glitches

    11complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Random malfunctions in the electrical system, such as instrument panel failures or unexpected lighting changes.

  4. 4

    Fuel Pump Malfunction

    11complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel pump failures leading to engine stalling, loss of power, and overall vehicle breakdowns.

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

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    10complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The forward collision avoidance system activates incorrectly, causing abrupt deceleration or false warnings.

  6. 6

    Brake System Malfunctions

    9complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Automatic brake systems engage unexpectedly or fail to function correctly, leading to potential accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Clutch Failure

    8complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The clutch slips or fails to engage properly, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall.

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

    Powertrain Issues

    8complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The powertrain experiences issues with clutch slippage and premature wear, leading to erratic performance.

  9. 9

    Steering System Problems

    8complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering wheel misalignment or intermittent steering assistance issues, often due to animal damage.

  10. 10

    Steering Wheel Sticking and Fighting Corrections

    8complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel sticks and requires significant force to correct, especially at high speeds and in wet conditions.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Lane Departure Assist Failures

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Lane departure assist system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to steer unpredictably.

  12. 12

    Unreliable Forward Collision Avoidance System

    6complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system randomly applies the brakes without any obstruction detected, posing a safety risk.

  13. 13

    Suspension Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension components, particularly tires, exhibit premature wear or sudden blowouts.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  14. 14

    Airbag activation issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The airbags did not deploy during a collision, and there is a discrepancy between the weight required to activate the passenger airbag and the manual's stated requirement.

  15. 15

    Moonroof spontaneous explosion

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The moonroof unexpectedly exploded while closed, causing damage to the roof and trunk exterior paint.

Other years & sources

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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.