2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I will first start with our problems/concerns. We had experienced a complete lost power in freeway speed (65 mph) when the battery is depleted, that is when the battery bar goes to zero bar instead of 2 bars usually. I attached a photo from the video I took for your reference. This experience was…”
filed May 15, 2026
“Rear camera and Side camera and infotainment system all do not work. Screen does work because we get the welcome message when starting the car. We brought the car to the dealership and they told us that the screen needs to be replaced (Which appears to be working) at a cost of $5400 which they…”
filed Jan 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - There is a software problem in the PCM, which may cause the MIL to come on with DTC P26A3 (electric water valve malfunction), DTC P100C (electric VTC motor speed signal circuit malfunction) and/or…
A18-090 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 7 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.