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2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
17%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
8,790miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, 17% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,790 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.

“I am writing to report an unresolved high-voltage safety defect involving the Motor Power Inverter Module on my 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The vehicle's high-voltage hybrid propulsion inverter is emitting a severe, high-pitched mechanical squealing noise during acceleration and regenerative braking.The high-voltage inverter serves as the foundational link regulating current between the lithium-ion battery and the electric drive motor. A failing inverter module presents an immediate, unreasonable safety hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11740510, filed 2026-05

“Currently the high voltage inverter is squealing, it is currently at the dealership. They have verified it is the inverter that is malfunctioning but they will not warrenty the repair because they are saying it needs to completely fail and throw a code. This is the right time to fix it prior to catastrophic failure, can you please help.”

NHTSA complaint #11740506, filed 2026-05

“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid. The contact stated that after refueling and recharging the vehicle, the mile range indicator would display inaccurate mileage range information. The contact indicated that the mile range display would sometimes be far above the range capability of the vehicle and in some cases well below the range that should be achievable with a full battery charge and full tank of fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a software update and hot reset but the failure continued to occur. …”

NHTSA complaint #11479604, filed 2022-08, 20,000 miles

“The backup camera turns on every time when the vehicle's ignition is on, or all of sudden the backup camera turns on while driving which causes a dangerous illusion. The illusion makes the driver would have hit something because you're not reversing, instead you're driving forward. Furthermore, once the backup camera is activated, you cannot access all your information on the vehicle. The infotainment screen is overwrited by the backup camera.”

NHTSA complaint #11530764, filed 2023-07

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020338%
2019717%
20182015%

Other parts of the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel system
12 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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