2020 Honda Clarity Electric
Only 3 complaints 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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This new car, at relatively low speeds, loses power as if it has stalled out for a short time. When occurring as one is making a left turn, it can be quite dangerous due to oncoming traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-11
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 3 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
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While driving on freeway traffic in front of Clarity began to slow down. In reaction to this brakes were mildly applied, nothing aggressive, and the car was driven towards an open off-ramp to avoid the issue in front.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-12
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Honda Clarity Electric — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2020 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 2020 Honda Clarity Electric?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 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.