2017 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 5 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 5,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid.
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.
First time car failed around april 201. It displayed engine failure, emissions system problem, road departure mitigation problem, adaptive cruse control problem. The hybrid system was disabled and i had to call a tow truck to have the car towed to the dealer. The dealer was not able to give me a…
Other Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 42 | 2 |
| 2018 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 137 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.