Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid - 136 complaints in its first 8 years (136 to date)
- 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid - 42 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
- 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid - 7 complaints in its first 8 years (7 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid - 136 complaints in its first 8 years (136 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 42 | 42 | 2 |
| 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 136 | 136 | 1 |
| 2017 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V858000 | 2018-2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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,... |
| 20V326000 | 2019 | Seat Belts | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode... |