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2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 137 total for the year
Median mileage
28,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure 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 28,650 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 Plug-in-Hybrid. The contact stated that the sun visor failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the front driver’s side sun visor became stiff and difficult to fold down. As a result, the sun visor snapped and distracted him from seeing the roadway. The contact was concerned for his safety. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the sun visor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. …”

NHTSA complaint #11546452, filed 2023-09, 56,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201821%

Other parts of the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel system
38 complaints
Engine
25 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Lane departure
10 complaints
Air 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 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