2017–2021 · 5 model years · 8 recalls

Honda Clarity problems by year

We don't rate the Honda Clarity yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2018 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (258). Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Driver-assist & stability87
Engine & cooling43
Electrical system41
Body, glass & interior32
Fuel system7
Transmission & drivetrain2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2017–2021.

Every Honda Clarity year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2021 ClarityNot rated yet9068
2020 ClarityNot rated yet24068
2019 ClarityNot rated yet722114
2018 ClarityNot rated yet2583114
2017 ClarityNot rated yet103114

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Honda Clarity problems?

Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability, engine & cooling, electrical system.

Which Honda Clarity year has the most recalls?

The 2018, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.