2017 Honda Clarity Electric
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
After car was charged overnight, while driving on freeway yellow warning light and message indicated car should be taken in for service, and a warning light that battery was low and would transition to low power mode.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-05
Also filed under Service brakes and electrical system
Service brakes
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Honda Clarity Electric — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.