2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid

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2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-09-16T15:30:38.711Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2018: 134 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2017	1
2018	134
2019	42
2020	6
2021	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%

13% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY

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My car was involved in a low speed accident in which the front end of our car hit the rear bumper of the other car. There was no damage to the other car and what appeared to be only minor damage to our front grill.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241102

The forward-facing Honda Sensing camera mounted behind the windshield (Nidec monocular camera, Honda part number 36160-TRW-A04) failed at approximately 85000 miles on XXX The failure produced simultaneous dashboard warnings and disabled multiple...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260810

Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE

It looks like this is possibly at this point a wide spread issue with most if not it will be all honda clarity models.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260715

Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (25 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid 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 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.