Honda Clarity Electric Problems by Year
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Honda Clarity Electric, across 4 model years (2017–2020). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (24). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Honda Clarity Electric years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Clarity Electric year: 2018. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 Clarity Electric: 24 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2020 Clarity Electric: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2019 Clarity Electric: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda Clarity Electric problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda Clarity Electric model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Clarity Electric | 3 | 0 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2019 Clarity Electric | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Clarity Electric | 24 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Clarity Electric | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Clarity Electric years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (24) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Clarity Electric year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda Clarity Electric?
Electrical System, with 8 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Clarity Electric have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.