2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 131 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 4 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 3,700 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 7 |
| Power Train | 19 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 8 | 6 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.