2020 Honda

Civic 2Dr

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo

Honda Civic: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 174
Power to weight: 0.061 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 4.81
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 256 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 3/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 178 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 2,855 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 5
Owner complaints: 212
Reported injuries: 11

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
POWER TRAIN11%
AIR BAGS10%
STEERING10%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 280 total.

Honda Civic: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

147 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

Jul 29, 2025ENGINEA25-076
Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.
Sep 12, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMATI&09122024904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or frozen (Civics and CR-Vs only). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Aug 8, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMATI&08072024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or frozen (Civics and CR-Vs only). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Aug 7, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMATI&08062024906
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement.
Jul 24, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMATI&07232024904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or frozen (Civics and CR-Vs only). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Jul 23, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMATI&07222024906
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. If you have a vehicle that match the qualifiers listed below, AHM requests to have the photos of the lock ring & the low-pressure fuel pump flange taken & sent to TIS (click HERE for example photos).
Jul 9, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMATI&07082024906
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or frozen (Civics and CR-Vs only). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Jul 6, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMATI&07052024901
Dealer Message - Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement.
and 139 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

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