2020 Honda Accord problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2020 Honda Accord get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Honda Accord at about 29 mpg combined (26 city / 35 highway).

Q: How much is a 2020 Honda Accord worth?

Comparable 2020 Honda Accord listings run roughly $24,321–$33,998, typically around $28,668 (from 13 vehicles).

2020 Honda Accord at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints334

Combined29 mpg

Typical price$28,668

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2020 Honda Accord recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2020 Honda Accord.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2020 Honda Accord common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Forward Collision Avoidance

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Lane Departure

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2020 Honda Accord MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg

City26 mpg

Highway35 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,110

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2020 Honda Accord worth?

Low

$24,321

Typical price

$28,668

High

$33,998

From 13 comparable 2020 Honda Accord listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Honda Accord costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,550

Depreciation (5 yrs)$11,850

Total$22,400

Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($28,668) with the same model 5 model-years older ($16,825), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.