2020 Chevrolet Sonic owner complaints
Most named: electrical system
6 of 10 complaints
Owner complaints to the US safety agency (NHTSA), 2020 models. No crashes, fires or injuries in them.
Components named most often
A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 60% |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 3 | 30% |
| Engine | 2 | 20% |
| Air bags | 1 | 10% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 10% |
| Seats | 1 | 10% |
Complaints by model year
| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 217 |
| 2014 | 150 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
Rivals, 2020
| Rival | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Kia Forte | 76 |
| Nissan Versa | 64 |
| Kia Rio | 27 |
| Hyundai Accent | 12 |
| Toyota Yaris | 9 |
| Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | 4 |
What this cannot tell you
Counts, not rates. Sales volume differs by model.
Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects.
Source: NHTSA complaints data (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Collected 2026-10-05.
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