2020 Honda Clarity Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clarity Electric years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Clarity Electric. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Clarity Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Honda Clarity Electric recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Honda Clarity Electric.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on freeway traffic in front of Clarity began to slow down. In reaction to this brakes were mildly applied, nothing aggressive, and the car was driven towards an open off-ramp to avoid the issue in front. At this moment the car, on its own slammed on the brakes. This created a very…
AC condenser has leak, covered by an extended warranty up to 10 years from purchase of car due issue with factory installed condenser. However, at 3 years old and 37356 miles the evaporator also has a leak. Honda will not fix condenser under warranty unless we pay $2,000 to fix the evaporator.
This new car, at relatively low speeds, loses power as if it has stalled out for a short time. When occurring as one is making a left turn, it can be quite dangerous due to oncoming traffic. I might describe it as a hesitation of acceleration because, as the gas pedal is depressed, there is no…
Other Honda Clarity Electric years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Clarity Electric | 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 2020 Honda Clarity Electric?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Honda Clarity Electric?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.