2020 Honda Civic Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Honda Civic, 14% of all complaints for that model year. The median mileage at failure was 8,200 miles, and one crash was reported. No related recalls exist for this issue.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 31
- 14% of 225
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 8,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Clutch slippage during acceleration, often worsening over time and most noticeable at highway speeds.
- Sudden loss of drive power when the clutch becomes unresponsive at highway speed, sometimes requiring a tow.
- Failure to shift or shifting difficulty, including inability to engage first gear or a stall between second and third gear.
- Engine RPM spikes to high levels without a matching increase in road speed, especially when merging or accelerating on the highway.
- Total clutch failure reported near 32,000 miles, described by one owner as matching a known Honda service bulletin.
When 2020 Honda Civic transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 12, 2019, latest Jun 12, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 Honda Civic
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Civic model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Honda Civic?
- NHTSA lists 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Civic, which is 14% of all 225 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Honda Civic transmission or clutch?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Civic.
- At what mileage do 2020 Civic transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 8,200 miles.
- Did any 2020 Civic transmission complaints involve a crash?
- One crash was reported among the 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints, with no fires and no injuries.
- How does the 2020 Civic compare to other model years for this issue?
- The 2020 Civic's 14% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is higher than most recent years like 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022, but lower than the 2014 and 2015 Civic, which saw 34% and 46% shares respectively.