2019 Honda Clarity Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clarity Electric years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Clarity Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Honda Clarity Electric problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Honda Clarity Electric recalls (1)
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Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We have a Clarity EV. It has been great for 4 years. But recently, all of the sudden, we started getting system failure messages on the dash. Different systems, including brakes. And the brake pedal went to the floor. I have read about similar failures online at âclarity forumâ. Some who posted…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Electric. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up as needed. The contact mentioned the vehicle had to be jump-started. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was…
Phev burning smell econ (ev) driving. It happened 2 times after the battery drops to two bars, which means mode was changed to hybrid from econ. There were big vroom sounds from engine room when ev mode converted hybrid mode at the speed of 60-70 mph. Even at the speed of 5-10 mph, the engine sound…
Other Honda Clarity Electric years
← 2018 Clarity Electric · 2020 Clarity Electric →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Clarity Electric | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Clarity Electric | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 Clarity Electric | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Clarity Electric model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.