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SteeringPart report

2018 Honda Clarity Electric Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The steering makes a horrible clunking sound, and is impercice/sloppy. Dealership refused to acknowledge any issue. Increased effort required to stay within lane. Tie rods are not damaged or worn, issue appears to be with steering rack as far as I can tell.”

NHTSA complaint #11625285, filed 2024-11

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201814%

Other parts of the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric

Other or unknown
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology