Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2018. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 42 | 2 |
| 2018 Clarity Plug-IN HybridMost complaints | 137 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine37
- Unknown or other29
- Fuel/propulsion system29
- Electrical system29
- Power train25
- Vehicle speed control23
- Fuel system, gasoline20
- Forward collision avoidance20
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 3 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid.
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.
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 locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
NHTSA recalls