Question 1

Is the Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID has 275 total NHTSA complaints across 3 model years. The most reliable years are 2020 (15 complaints). Years to avoid: 2018 (196 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2018 Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. The 2018 model has the most complaints (196) with the top issue being FUEL SYSTEM.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID are 2020 (15 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2020	15	WHEN THE BATTERY IS LOW THE HONDA CLARITY'S RPM JU...	Above Average
2019	64	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN ...	Average
2018	196	THE HV (HYBRID VEHICLE - GAS) FUEL RANGE IS WILDLY...	Avoid This Year

Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID — All Years

Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid