2018 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC
0 recalls, 44 complaints - 14 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
44 total complaints
6 crashes 1 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
ENGINE
Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
Component: Electrical Harness + Vehicle Shakiness Problem: Car would enter LIMP mode randomly and shut the car down to 18 MPH and can cause accidents anywhere, especially in highway where speed limits are 65+. Car also now starts shaking violently when 48 MPH is reached which is a safety concern. Re... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
While driving my vehicle on the first day of 2026 at a speed between 20 to 40 mph, I suddenly noticed that the car stopped responding to the gas pedal and would not accelerate. I immediately felt a loss of power. I pulled over to the side of the road, turned the engine off completely, and then resta... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
While key FOB is operational, next to car door and under moderate temperature conditions, the exterior door handle(s) wont open the car door. The doors freeze, remain latched in place from the outside. The interior door handle on the same door remains operational. This makes it difficult to get in... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Sep 28, 2025
Incident date: Sep 24, 2025
UNKNOWNI want to report my repossessed car and hold Santander Consumer USA responsible because they sold my car without my consent and not only that, report the fraud of the sale of the same car that I bought and that neither the DMV Nissan of Orange nor Santander Consumer USA informed me of the deb... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 28, 2025
Incident date: Sep 24, 2025
UNKNOWNI want to report my repossessed car and hold Santander Consumer USA responsible because they sold my car without my consent and not only that, report the fraud of the sale of the same car that I bought and that neither the DMV Nissan of Orange nor Santander Consumer USA informed me of the deb... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 28, 2025
Incident date: Sep 24, 2025
Trunk open alone. Also trunk open when driver door open.
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Sep 14, 2025
Incident date: Mar 15, 2025
i bought a brand new truck in march 19 2025. it was a Volvo vnl 860 tractor. The incident happened on June, 7, 2025. i was driving on i81 northbound near exit 228 Verona city, Augusta County. i was in the left lane and my speed was 70 mph and approaching a bridge suddenly a SUV from right lane comes... Read more
Crash
Fire
2 injured
SEAT BELTS
Nov 14, 2024
Incident date: Jul 1, 2024
In need of vehicle safety inspection certificate in CA, vehicle cannot pass due to Recall Campaign K05 - Recall states remedy is available, but Toyota says parts are unavailable Toyota is unable to give me an ETA on parts availability. Vehicle is main source of transportation of a [XXX] I cannot ac... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 13, 2024
Incident date: May 18, 2024
05/03/2024: while driving my 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe the vehicle unexpectedly had a complete loss of power resulting in my Jeep shutting down without warning. The warning light “service hybrid electrical system” illuminated after the I attempted to restart it. My Jeep would not restart or ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2024
Incident date: May 18, 2024
The vehicle, which is under warranty, has shut itself off three times with an error message regarding the hybrid system. After having the vehicle towed to the dealership, they found no codes, errors, or messages to address. As a result, they won’t proceed further with troubleshooting and told me t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 3, 2024
My car is having problems due to excessive oil consumption. I took it to the dealership to get it fixed and tested for the recall. They said the recall had nothing to do with it. Took it to another mechanic for a diagnostic, the other mechanic stated that the excessive oil consumption was caused by ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 27, 2024
Incident date: Apr 27, 2024
Flooding water is getting into car, trunk where the spare tire is kept. That whole portion is wet with water and it is affecting the electrical because it is getting wet.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 16, 2024
Incident date: Apr 16, 2024
I am trying to get an appointment at the Nissan Service in Clarksville, MD about the safety concern. They haven't returned to me after I left numerous messages via text and their office answer machines. My truck acts very oddly at around 40 mph which is very hazard and I did send the video link bu... Read more
STEERING
Apr 16, 2024
Incident date: Apr 16, 2024
I am trying to get an appointment at the Nissan Service in Clarksville, MD about the safety concern. They haven't returned to me after I left numerous messages via text and their office answer machines. My truck acts very oddly at around 40 mph which is very hazard and I did send the video link bu... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Mar 18, 2024
Incident date: Dec 1, 2023
My 2019 KIA optima with 116,021 odometer on mileage. Stop in the middle of High Volume Traffic , Because of Software Issues , I suspect . All Forward Collision Warning Detection , Also Rear Collision Warning Alerted on dashboard!!! Which Causes my Car to stop in the middle of Traffic Completely shu... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 15, 2024
Incident date: Feb 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V838000 (Electrical System) however, the contact was informed by the dealer, that the computer needed to be updated from Media Control Unit 1 to Media Control Unit 2 to receive proper software update... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 3, 2024
Incident date: Oct 16, 2023
The latest software update version: 2023.44.30.5.1 08a3a7856854 Is too stringent with having to keep eyes on the road that looking in the mirror causes it to beep. Also having to touch the steering wheel constantly is dangerous because if you move with slightly too much force, it disengages autopil... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 16, 2023
Incident date: Nov 16, 2023
Component; Fuel filter Component Available; Yes Safety; Fuel leak on engine ( Fire Risk ) Reproduced; No Inspected; No Warnings; Smell of fuel/Fuel on ground and water
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Nov 16, 2023
Incident date: Nov 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the Navigation System was providing inaccurate information. The contact stated that the Navigation System became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the... Read more
ENGINE
May 31, 2023
Incident date: May 26, 2023
January 2021 starting burning engine oil. Have been to the kia dealership numerous times complaining. Negative results regarding the situation. Engine spits - hisses - hiccups and dies. Car hopped forward and rolled backwards into traffic on the highway. Car burned through three quarts of oil w... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 19, 2023
Incident date: Apr 10, 2023
When putting vehicle in gear transmission makes a loud clunk when shifted from Park to Drive. Vehicle also makes loud banging noise when shifting, followed by a harsh jerk. When coming to slow stops does the same thing. Vehicle has 40,000 miles. It has been going on from the day I bought it. Was tol... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 19, 2023
Incident date: Apr 10, 2023
Engine used oil with no smoke or leaks. Had to change oil every 2300 miles. Motor went bad do to no oil even after oil change.
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 19, 2023
Incident date: Apr 10, 2023
ABS light has been intermittently going on and off over the last year. 67,000 miles and it’s not covered under warranty. Dealership is staying I need an entire new module = $1,900
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 25, 2023
Incident date: Mar 25, 2023
Emergency brake applied for no reason
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 25, 2023
Incident date: Mar 25, 2023
While riding in the above vehicle we were going about 40 miles per hour. Then about 50 feet in front of us there was a vehicle that was reversing. The driver hit the break very hard but the vehicle was not slowing down. While I understand that the recent recalls of 2013 - 208 Ford Fusion sedan were ... Read more
Crash
3 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2022
Incident date: Nov 25, 2022
While driving home at night I exited the 60 Freeway and turned right to go up a hill. The car would not move forward and I had to pull over. I noticed the battery indicator had 1 bar on it and the engine revved but the car would not go. After waiting the battery got recharged and we were able to com... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 29, 2022
Incident date: Nov 25, 2022
While driving home at night I exited the 60 Freeway and turned right to go up a hill. The car would not move forward and I had to pull over. I noticed the battery indicator had 1 bar on it and the engine revved but the car would not go. After waiting the battery got recharged and we were able to com... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 29, 2022
Incident date: Nov 25, 2022
While driving home at night I exited the 60 Freeway and turned right to go up a hill. The car would not move forward and I had to pull over. I noticed the battery indicator had 1 bar on it and the engine revved but the car would not go. After waiting the battery got recharged and we were able to com... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Nov 27, 2022
Incident date: Oct 13, 2022
The car suddenly suspends LCAS, ACC (all related with camera located on the windshield) emergency breaking system on the road without any warning causing dangerous situation for me. I had couple of times a probability of severe accidents.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Nov 27, 2022
Incident date: Oct 13, 2022
The car suddenly suspends LCAS, ACC (all related with camera located on the windshield) emergency breaking system on the road without any warning causing dangerous situation for me. I had couple of times a probability of severe accidents.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 27, 2022
Incident date: Oct 13, 2022
The car suddenly suspends LCAS, ACC (all related with camera located on the windshield) emergency breaking system on the road without any warning causing dangerous situation for me. I had couple of times a probability of severe accidents.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 5, 2022
Incident date: Jan 5, 2022
all four doors will not lock and unlock. the power door motors do not function properly.
ENGINE
Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 11, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE RPM'S REVVED UP ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING OUT OF ELECTRICAL VEHICLE RANGE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHARLIE'S ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 11, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE RPM'S REVVED UP ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING OUT OF ELECTRICAL VEHICLE RANGE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHARLIE'S ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 21, 2020
Incident date: Apr 11, 2020
THE CAR STOPPED AND TURNED INTENSELY. *TR
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 21, 2020
Incident date: Apr 11, 2020
THE CAR STOPPED AND TURNED INTENSELY. *TR
Crash
AIR BAGS
May 21, 2020
Incident date: Apr 11, 2020
THE CAR STOPPED AND TURNED INTENSELY. *TR
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 4, 2020
Incident date: Feb 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND SHIFTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AT 5 MPH ON ITS OWN COLLIDING WITH A POLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO A... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 11, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2019
VEHICLE'S SAFETY FEATURES (BRAKE ASSIST AND/OR COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM) WILL ACTIVATE EITHER EXCESSIVELY OR OCCASIONALLY WHEN THERE IS NO OBSTRUCTION WHATSOEVER. THE FULL FORCE BRAKING IN TRAFFIC FOR NO APPARENT REASON COULD EASILY CAUSE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO MINE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 11, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2019
VEHICLE'S SAFETY FEATURES (BRAKE ASSIST AND/OR COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM) WILL ACTIVATE EITHER EXCESSIVELY OR OCCASIONALLY WHEN THERE IS NO OBSTRUCTION WHATSOEVER. THE FULL FORCE BRAKING IN TRAFFIC FOR NO APPARENT REASON COULD EASILY CAUSE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO MINE.
WHEELS
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 16, 2018
NO SPARE TIRE PROVIDED. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROMISED BY HONDA WAITING TIME HAPPENED MORE THAN 4 HOURS. THIS IS POTENTIALLY DANGER WHILE WAITING FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM HONDA AND IT DOESN'T HAVE SPARE TIRE. SINCE ITS NEW CAR PURCHASE, HONDA PROMISED THEY FREELY PROVIDE FIRST THREE YEARS ROADSIDE... Read more
SEATS
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 16, 2018
NO SPARE TIRE PROVIDED. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROMISED BY HONDA WAITING TIME HAPPENED MORE THAN 4 HOURS. THIS IS POTENTIALLY DANGER WHILE WAITING FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM HONDA AND IT DOESN'T HAVE SPARE TIRE. SINCE ITS NEW CAR PURCHASE, HONDA PROMISED THEY FREELY PROVIDE FIRST THREE YEARS ROADSIDE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 16, 2018
NO SPARE TIRE PROVIDED. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROMISED BY HONDA WAITING TIME HAPPENED MORE THAN 4 HOURS. THIS IS POTENTIALLY DANGER WHILE WAITING FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM HONDA AND IT DOESN'T HAVE SPARE TIRE. SINCE ITS NEW CAR PURCHASE, HONDA PROMISED THEY FREELY PROVIDE FIRST THREE YEARS ROADSIDE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 16, 2018
Incident date: Apr 5, 2018
WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY I RECEIVED A NUMBER OF ERROR MESSAGES WHEN I STARTED THE CAR. CAR IS NOW AT HONDA DEALER SINCE 4/5/2018. I WAS TOLD THE LARGE BATTERY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR. DEALER UNABLE TO GIVE ME AN ETA ON THE BATTERY. MANY OTHER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENC... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2018 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC
2018 Honda Clarity Electric 4 DR FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC
14 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
A18-097
Mar 12, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Clarity Electric may not start charging when plugged in or may stop charging before the high-voltage lithium-ion battery is full.
A18-097
Mar 12, 2019
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Service Bulletin - The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Clarity Electric may not start charging when plugged in or may stop charging before the high-voltage lithium-ion battery is full.
A18-097
Oct 27, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Clarity Electric may not start charging when plugged in or may stop charging before the high-voltage lithium-ion battery is full.
A18-089
Oct 6, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service bulletin - There is a software problem in the climate control unit when running the heater, which may turn the MIL on. There are up to three updates that must be performed on applicable vehicles. Check the iN VIN status inquiry for
A18-090
Oct 6, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 P0010 (variable valve ti
A18-091
Oct 6, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - There is a software error in the miles per gallon calculation, which affects the HV range display by reading unusually high.
A18-096
Oct 6, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin - During vehicle assembly, the warranty information CD that was placed in the vehicle did not list the correct warranty coverage for the state of Oregon. The failure to include the proper warranty coverage may cause confusi
A18-069
Oct 4, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 18-091, Product Update: 2018 Clarity PHEV Driver Display Software Update (Mileage)
A18-079
Oct 4, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 18-089, Product Update: 2018 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid EVTC & 3-Way Valve Software Update (P100C/P0010/P26A3)
ABOM10042018901
Oct 4, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - Today, American Honda is announcing several product updates a?ecting certain 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models. There may be multiple combinations of these campaigns per VIN. To clearly identify each vehicle
A18-097
Sep 20, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Service bulletin - The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Clarity Electric may not start charging when plugged in or may stop charging before the high-voltage lithium-ion battery is full. The battery charger software does not start charging or may
A18-069
Jun 12, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service bulletin - The HV range display reading is unusually high. There is a software error in the miles per gallon calculation, which affects the remaining HV range display.
A15060D
Aug 3, 2017
010000 STEERING
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
A15060D
Aug 3, 2017
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC across all model years (2019, 2019).
1
Total Recalls
55
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths