2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid. That is the most of any Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine (25 complaints, 18%), typically at around 3,600 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 137owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 18% | 3,600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 17% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 15% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 15% | 2,525 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 14% | 4,359 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 11% | 25,868 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 11% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 9% | 2,763 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 8% | 455 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 7% | 800 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 7% | 1,837 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 14,331 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | 28,650 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 139 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 1,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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.
Known A/C condenser issue was replaced twice and now the evaporator is leaking. Due to this, I'm unable to use the A/C to defrost the windows in the early morning and thus, creates a dangerous driving environment. Evaporator, which is part of the A/C unit, was not covered under the extended…
this Honda does not display outside turn signals, found similar problem on Honda Civic and Accord which have recall for this problem. doing research civic and accord have the same body control module as my Honda clarity where the problem is located , I contacted my honda dealer and explained this…
Multi-Purpose Camera Unit failure, error code U3000-49
COMPONENT FAILURE: 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Air Conditioning Evaporator Core. Complete refrigerant leak. Available for inspection/repair at Norm Reeves Honda Huntington Beach. Confirmed July 29, 2026, via borescope/UV dye. Repair estimate: $3,151-$3,217. SAFETY RISK: Vehicle is inoperable without…
COMPONENT FAILURE: 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Air Conditioning Evaporator Core. Complete refrigerant leak. Available for inspection/repair at Norm Reeves Honda Huntington Beach. Confirmed July 29, 2026, via borescope/UV dye. Repair estimate: $3,151-$3,217. SAFETY RISK: Vehicle is inoperable without…
Other Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid years
← 2017 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid · 2019 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid →
| 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 | 137 | 1 |
| 2017 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.