2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs 2019 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 2019 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 4 | 188 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 21,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 58 |
| Engine | 10 | 47 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 12 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 14 |
| Power Train | 4 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
2019 Nissan Altima
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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.