Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, across 3 model years (2017–2019). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Clarity Fuel Cell model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2018 Clarity Fuel Cell: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
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 Fuel Cell problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda Clarity Fuel Cell model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Clarity Fuel Cell | 2 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell | 3 | 3 | — | Equipment |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Clarity Fuel Cell years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (3), 2018 (2). 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 Fuel Cell?
Equipment, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.