Model year
2018 Honda Clarity
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Clarity for 2018. Under the matched names CLARITY ELECTRIC, CLARITY FUEL CELL, and CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 163 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID are ENGINE (25), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (23), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (20). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 42–68 mpg combined and 114 MPGe combined and 29.5–67 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650–$1,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 0 complaints
- 2017 5 complaints
- 2018 163 complaints
- 2019 45 complaints
- 2020 10 complaints
- 2021 3 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2018. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARITY ELECTRIC | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| CLARITY FUEL CELL | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID | 1 | 137 | 1 |
Recalls for CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
Complaints for CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID
137 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Fuel Cell 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Plug-In 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity Plug-in Hybrid · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 44 | 40 | 42 | 31.0 | 340 | $1,600 |
| Clarity EV · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 126 | 103 | 114 | 29.5 | 89 | $650 |
| Clarity FCV · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen · FCV | 69 | 67 | 68 | 67.0 | 366 | — |
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