2020 Honda Civic Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 234 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2020 Honda Civic, 1% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am writing to file a complaint regarding the air conditioning system failure in my 2020 Honda Civic Sport. The air conditioner in my vehicle began blowing hot air instead of cold air starting in January 2024. I took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection, I was informed that the evaporator has failed and needs to be replaced. While researching this issue, I discovered that many other Honda Civic owners have reported similar air conditioning problems involving the evaporator and AC system. I also became aware of a 2021 letter involving American Honda Motor Co. …”
NHTSA complaint #11763441, filed 2026-09“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic. The contact stated that on several occasions when driving at various speeds, he sets the cruise control then it inadvertently engaged without warning. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was not engaging in speed when accelerated. The contact notified an independent mechanic and was informed to have the vehicle diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11479820, filed 2022-08, 49,000 miles“Purchased the vehicle on 3/5/2022 with less than 10k miles on it. Within the first 2 months of driving the vehicle, the infotainment screen would freeze while driving and reset. One of these occurrences happened while driving on the highway at which time when the screen froze, turned a different color, and all the lights on the dashboard turned on simultaneously resulting in me not having control of the vehicle mechanics. …”
NHTSA complaint #11553620, filed 2023-11Related service bulletins
- 10251162Feb 29, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics & 2020-2022 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the center display flickering…
- 10250725Feb 15, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics & 2020-2022 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the center display flickering…
- 10215502Jun 24, 2022Service bulletin - The trunk spring breaks and will not hold the trunk lid in the upright position. There is fatigue in the material used in manufacturing of the trunk spring.
- 10215504Jun 22, 2022Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2022 Civic & CR-V 1.5Ts with customer complaint of oil leak from the timing chain case cover. To fully…
- 10200417Aug 9, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics with a customer complaint of long brake pedal travel, almost reaching the floor…
- 10199751Jul 28, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or…
- 10199324Jul 7, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or…
- 10194449May 10, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or…
- 10194448May 10, 2021Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors…
- 10189889Mar 30, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the A/C inop or blowing warm air. To better…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 1% |
| 2006 | 33 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 7% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2020 Honda Civic
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsForward collision avoidance
24 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology