Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid
The Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid are 2018, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2021 is the cleanest year on record.
279
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2017–2021
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 196 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 66 |
Every Clarity Plug-In Hybrid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2019avoid | 66 | 2 | |
| 2018avoid | 196 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid are 2018, 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2021.
What is the best year for the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2021 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 279 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.