2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, 1% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
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 contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plugin Hybrid. The contact stated that after an extensive driving period, there was an abnormal sewage odor coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact was then alerted by a passenger in the vehicle that the odor was coming from the toxic gases coming from the battery. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. Upon investigation, the contact was concerned that an improper hybrid battery was installed in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11530208, filed 2023-07, 120,000 milesHybrid propulsion system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
38 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsLane departure
10 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
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.
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