2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clarity Fuel Cell years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Clarity Fuel Cell model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 16,193 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 16,193 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls (2)
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.
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.
2018 honda clarity. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle not accelerating over 30 mph. *ld *js the consumer stated the vehicle sat in park for 30 minutes, after which it would not accelerate past 30mph and the rpms escalated to rpms. The vehicle was taken to 3 different repair shops none were able…
2018 honda clarity fuel cell experienced a sudden reduction in power due to a failure of the fuel cell power generation. The car displayed an error message "power system problem. Stop driving when safe" while driving at freeway speeds on the freeway. The car then had low power and was running off…
Other Honda Clarity Fuel Cell years
← 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell · 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.