2018 Honda Clarity Electric Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,488miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 7 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and electrical system (5). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,488 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown7 29%
- Brakes5 21%
- Electrical system5 21%
- Engine4 17%
- Fuel system3 13%
- Lane departure2 8.3%
- Air bags1 4.2%
Also reported: Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “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 experiencing these similar error codes.”
NHTSA complaint #11088371, filed 2018-04, 3,800 milesBrakes: “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 assistance. My recent travel got tire flattened front one passenger side. Towing to Honda dealer later found tire was not repairable ( mieage at that time 3000, 3 months old) . My suspect tire strength vs vehicle weight. …”
NHTSA complaint #11192999, filed 2019-04, 20 milesElectrical system: “Since last Wed. (9/24/2025), the car started to show the warnings of Adaptive Cruise Control Problem , Brake Hold System Problem , Brake System Problem , Electric Parking Brake Problem , and Road Departure Mitigation System Problem from time to time. I bought this VHonda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 2018 in June 2023 as the HoneTrue Certified. Then probably the same time, the car lose the EV mode by itself, and only drives in the gas mode. I found this issue and late manually changed it to EV mode. WHile then it again dropped the EV mode during the driving today (9/28/2025). …”
NHTSA complaint #11690222, filed 2025-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “A/C system has gone out for the third time on the Honda Clarity. This is a safety issue in Minnesota due to windshield fogging during the winter. The A/C system is used to dry the cabin air and prevent fogging. Honda had an extended warranty on the A/C condenser, however, now the A/C evaporator is failing under the same conditions. Dealer wants $2832 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11563333, filed 2024-01Mileage when problems were reported
83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,800 and 21,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10154940Mar 12, 2019Electrical 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.
- 10147178Oct 27, 2018Electrical 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.
- 10145432Oct 6, 2018Equipment. 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…
- 10145431Oct 6, 2018Electrical system. Service bulletin - There is a software error in the miles per gallon calculation, which affects the HV range display by reading unusually high.
- 10145430Oct 6, 2018Electrical 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…
- 10145429Oct 6, 2018Electrical system. 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…
- 10145433Oct 4, 2018Electrical 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…
- 10145427Oct 4, 2018Electrical 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)
- 10145426Oct 4, 2018Electrical system. Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 18-091, Product Update: 2018 Clarity PHEV Driver Display Software Update (Mileage)
- 10145390Sep 20, 2018Electrical 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. The battery…
Other model years of the Honda Clarity Electric
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24 | 12,488 | 0 | — | — | — | Rising |
All Honda Clarity Electric model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 7 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.
Has the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,488 miles and the middle half falls between 3,800 and 21,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.