2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clarity Fuel Cell years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. That is the most of any Clarity Fuel Cell model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 67% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 33% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 1,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. Internal components may corrode and cause the water pump to fail.
Risk: A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4N.
Hybrid propulsion system; electrical system:software
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles previously repaired under recall 18V-068. The previous software remedy may have been incomplete. As a result, the fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have a partial or complete loss of power.
Risk: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will update the FC-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A3O.
Hybrid propulsion system; electrical system:software
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. The fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have reduced, or a complete loss of, power.
Risk: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R0L.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FUEL SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DUBLIN HONDA [redacted], LOCATED AT 6300 DUBLIN BLVD, DUBLIN, CA 94568), BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A HYDROGEN VEHICLE. THE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda clarity fuel cell. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v315000 (equipment) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Ken harvey's dublin honda (6300 dublin blvd, dublin, ca…
The car was parked for about 10 mins. Return to car and start it. The 'power management' warning displayed. Following with brake system, tpms, electric power steering, and rdm inoperate message show up. Car could not start up.
Other Honda Clarity Fuel Cell years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Clarity Fuel Cell | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
Owners most often report equipment, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Clarity Fuel Cell model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.