2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 135 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
5 of 7 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
# NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT **Subject: Sudden Unintended Braking, Violent Vehicle Bucking, and Loss of Propulsion â 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid** **Vehicle Information** - Manufacturer: Honda - Model: Clarity Plug-In Hybrid - Model...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-25
Also filed under Electrical system
Lane departure
3 of 7 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing assist and warning.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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During a U-turn, when I turned the steering wheel my vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpected. I suspect there may have been a malfunction in the vehicle's electronic control system that caused this sudden unintended acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-31
Also filed under Electrical system
When the battery is low the Honda Clarity's RPM jump really high and vehicle revs really hard and starts to lose power. My vehicle had two battery bars and when I tried to climb it mountain it lost speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-30
Also filed under Engine
Engine
2 of 7 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
2 of 7 total reports mention: 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
2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2020 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 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid 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.