2020 Honda Civic
Common Problems
Ranked from 92 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 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.
- 1
Electrical System Glitches
12complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system and other electrical components experience intermittent failures, such as display malfunctions and unexpected warnings.
- 2
Steering Wheel Sticking and Fighting Corrections
12complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe 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 laborGet local quotes - 3
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
11complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system erroneously activates, causing the vehicle to brake unexpectedly.
- 4
Airbag Deployment Issues
10complaintsHigh severityElectricalPassenger airbags deploy unexpectedly at low speeds or fail to deploy during collisions.
- 5
Air Conditioning System Failure
10complaintsMedium severityOtherThe 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 laborGet local quotes - 6
Clutch Failure
10complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe clutch in the vehicle fails to engage properly, causing the car to lose power and stall.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Fuel Pump Failure and Recall Issues
9complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump fails prematurely, causing the car to lose power and stall, with recall parts not yet available.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V215000, 23V858000
- 8
Air Bag Malfunction and Delayed Recall Repair
6complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe air bag system malfunctions or the recall repair is delayed, causing safety concerns.
- 9
Suspension noise and clicking
6complaintsHigh severitySuspensionPassenger front tire produced thuds and clicking noises upon turning, indicating potential suspension issues.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Tire Blowouts
6complaintsHigh severityOtherTires, especially the rear passenger side, experience sudden blowouts, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
- 11
Fuel Pump Issues
5complaintsHigh severityOtherThe fuel pump fails intermittently, causing the vehicle to stall or lose power, potentially leading to accidents.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Airbag non-deployment during collision
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalPassenger airbags did not deploy during a collision despite the driver's weight being sufficient to trigger them.
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Condenser and Evaporator Failures
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe air conditioning system fails due to refrigerant leaks or component failures, leading to inadequate cooling.
$100–$600est. evap system repair · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.