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Honda Clarity Electric years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the Honda Clarity Electric since 2017, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2018 model year has 24 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
31
Recalls
1
Worst year
2018
Model years
2017-2020

Honda Clarity Electric years to avoid

No model year of the Honda Clarity Electric stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Honda Clarity Electric years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Honda Clarity Electric complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2017201820192020

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Most common Honda Clarity Electric problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    8
  • Brakes
    7
  • Visibility
    5
  • Engine
    5
  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Transmission
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Body
    1

Honda Clarity Electric problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2020-3Acceleration00
2019-3Electrical10
2018-24Brakes15,00002
2017-1Brakes00

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Honda Clarity Electric

Questions about the Honda Clarity Electric

What years of the Honda Clarity Electric should you avoid?

No single model year of the Honda Clarity Electric has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Honda Clarity Electric?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Honda Clarity Electric?

Electrical, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (7) and visibility (5).

How many recalls does the Honda Clarity Electric have?

1 recall between 2017 and 2020. The 2019 model year has the most, with 1.

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