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2020 Honda Accord Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Honda Accord, 4% of its 362 total complaints. No related recalls are on file, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area. Median mileage at failure is 2,833 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
16
4% of 362
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
2,833 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving at highway speed, sometimes with the check engine light on and the car unable to go faster than a few mph.
  • Transmission shifting itself from drive to neutral when the shifter is lightly bumped during normal driving.
  • Vehicle drifting or pulling to one side after extended highway driving once the car has warmed up, with the wheel sticking then releasing.
  • CVT belt breaking and causing full transmission failure well after the median failure mileage reported for this area.
  • Vehicle bucking, hesitating, or vibrating at random times, with dealers unable to duplicate or diagnose the issue.

When 2020 Honda Accord transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 15, 2020, latest Aug 10, 2026.

2020 Honda Accord transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2020Oct 2020Aug 2024Apr 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2026 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201045 (8%)
  2. 201121 (7%)
  3. 201227 (7%)
  4. 2013109 (8%)
  5. 201464 (7%)
  6. 201540 (7%)
  7. 201629 (5%)
  8. 201733 (6%)
  9. 2018137 (7%)
  10. 201943 (6%)
  11. 202016 (4%)
  12. 202113 (6%)
  13. 20228 (3%)
  14. 20233 (4%)
  15. 20246 (4%)
  16. 20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2020 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area, which is 4% of the 362 total complaints filed for the 2020 model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Honda Accord transmission?
No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2020 Accord.
At what mileage do 2020 Accord transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 2,833 miles.
Did the 2020 Accord transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data for this area on the 2020 Accord shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
How does the 2020 Accord compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2020 Accord's 16 complaints (4% share) are lower than years like 2018 (137 complaints, 7% share) and 2013 (109 complaints, 8% share) in the same area.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.