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2020 Honda Civic

2020 Honda Civic: electrical and power train lead owner complaints

Owners filed 213 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system is the most reported area at 16%, just ahead of the power train (15%) and air bags (14%). No deaths are reported. The air bags stand out on severity, drawing the most crashes (5), the most injuries (5), and the only fire among the top areas, so they are worth a close look.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 16%
The most reported area: 34 reports (16%), linked to 3 crashes and 3 injuries, no fires. Watch for dashboard error messages and warning lights.
Power Train safety 15%
Second most reported: 31 reports (15%), tied to 1 crash, with no fires or injuries. Look for surging or hesitation when accelerating.
Air Bags safety 14%
29 reports (14%) but the most serious by outcome: 5 crashes, 5 injuries, and the only fire (1) among the top areas. Worth checking carefully.
Steering safety 13%
27 reports (13%), linked to 2 crashes and 4 injuries, no fires. Watch for stiffness or the wheel jerking on its own while driving.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 11%
24 reports (11%) with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Watch for warning lights and sudden loss of power while driving.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 213 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.