Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda clarity fuel cell. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the fuel system indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dublin honda (877‑418‑8323, located at 6300 dublin blvd, dublin, ca 94568), but the technician was unable to diagnose a hydrogen vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and instructed the dublin dealer to ship the vehicle to an unknown dealer in los angeles, ca where the hydrogen fuel tank was replaced. The vehicle was repaired and returned to the contact. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v315000 (equipment). The vehicle was taken to the same dublin honda dealer where the water pump was replaced. Later, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check power system indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel stack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The worst 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell problems
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Recalls 3
Equipment: electrical
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. Internal components may corrode and cause the water pump to fail.
- Risk
- A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4N.
Recall number 19V315000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles previously repaired under recall 18V‑068. The previous software remedy may have been incomplete. As a result, the fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have a partial or complete loss of power.
- Risk
- A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda has notified owners, and dealers will update the FC-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is A3O.
Recall number 18V921000 · Recall details
Hybrid propulsion system
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. The fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have reduced, or a complete loss of, power.
- Risk
- A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is R0L.
Recall number 18V068000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Owner's Notification Letter
- Dealer Message
- The customer cannot refuel the vehicle completely at certain hydrogen stations.
- The MIL comes on with DTC P1FBF (air pump controller failure [internal failure warning]) during startup.
- Water improperly discharged inside the fuel cell (FC) stack mixes with hydrogen and oxygen, generating...
- The fuel cell (FC) system uses an electric water pump to circulate insulating fluid and remove excess heat...
- Job Aid
- Job Aid
- Water improperly discharged inside the fuel cell stack mixes with hydrogen and oxygen, generating hydrogen...
- ServiceNews Article
What 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda clarity fuel cell. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v315000 (equipment) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Ken harvey's dublin honda (6300 dublin blvd, dublin, ca 94568) confirmed parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The car was parked for about 10 mins. Return to car and start it. The 'power management' warning displayed. Following with brake system, TPMS, electric power steering, and rdm inoperate message show up. Car could not start up.
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Questions about the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Is the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, close to a typical Clarity Fuel Cell model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, electrical system and hybrid propulsion system.
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