2020 Honda Accord: reliability, problems and cost to own
Good choiceAbout average
It scores 46 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,223 to own, including $2,774 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$1,605
Transmission & drivetrain$364
Driver-assist & stability$262
Electrical system$166
Steering$94
Brakes$90
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 22, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Electrical System › Body Control Module › SoftwareDec 10, 2020 · campaign 20V771000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights,
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 46 out of 100, about average for midsize sedans; the 2016, 2017 and 2023 scored better.
Is the 2020 Honda Accord reliable?
It scores 46 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 368 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,774 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2020 Honda Accord cost to own?
About $12,223 over 5 years: $3,267 in lost value, $2,774 in repairs and $6,182 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,657 today.
What are the best years of the Honda Accord?
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (7/100).