2018 Honda Accord
2018 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Midsize sedans · 10th gen generation

2020 Honda Accord: reliability, problems and cost to own

Good choice About 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.

Reliability

46/100

About average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,774

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,182

33 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$15,657

$13,778 – $17,536, estimate

Recalls

5

on record

Owner complaints

368

filed with NHTSA

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

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Other years of the Honda Accord

Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (7/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202457/100
202376/100
202249/100
202153/100
202046/100
201925/100
20187/100
201766/100
201674/100
201561/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2020 Honda Accord a year to avoid?

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).

How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Accord have?

5 recalls on record with NHTSA.