2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 26, 2020 · Engine · 30 miles · CA

7.25.2020 - when car is running for 45 minutes, 85 degrees f, EV on, econ off, engines loses power and revs high after 40mph. 7.18.2020 - when car is running for 45 minutes, 89 degrees f, EV off, econ on, engines loses power and revs high after 40mph. 2015 toyota prius plug-in had the similar issue of the car losing power after driving faster than 62 MPH with EV mode on. A relay switch recall occurred that fixed this issue.. So far.

Filed Jul 5, 2020 · Engine · 20 miles · CA

July 4, 2020 drove with our family of 2 babies on a local highway with a maximum speed of 50mph and traveling a round-trip distance of 52 miles. Outside temperatures were about 89℉. After driving for about 20 minutes, the engine would rev at a high RPM at 40mph. It could be heard and felt over the radio's music. Giving more gas didn't make the car drive faster. On the way home, about 40 minutes into the drive, the engine revved high again at 40mph, lost of power, and this time making the car's speed slow to 30mph because we were approaching a red light, luckily. This issue occurred before on july 27,2020 when my wife drove the car and conplained about it driving slow and engine revving loud. This car has only 1,884 miles on it and was bought in january 2020. Lemon law.

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 12,500 miles · CA

My car is losing power and getting loud noise while driving on an uphill road. I have shown my car to 3 different dealers and they couldn't fix it. I have seen many online reviews with the same problem and still, honda is not helping its customer.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 3,040 miles · CA

Three times now, our new 2019 honda clarity has put me and my family in danger. Twice in november 2019, once in january 2020, the car suddenly lost power in the midst of driving up hills, once at highway speed. Each time the car has produced a terrible burning smell and sounds of high revving of the engine. In all of these instances, the battery was low, but the gas level and reported range of the car was high. Once the car was in eco mode, twice it was in other modes. We have been to the dealer 3 times, and they have been in touch with national honda, who say that these symptoms are a 'normal characteristic' and that 'proper drive modes should be used,' as if the problem was somehow my fault for not using the proper modes. I was sent a very short video explaining driving modes. If this car is designed so that sudden loss of power, burning smells and an inability to drive up a hill are a 'normal characteristic' then this car is a hazard. If the car is unable to go up a steep hill without a certain battery level, then the car should not be designed to deplete the battery below that level no matter what mode the driver has it in. If the honda solution to the problem is for me to use modes to keep the battery over 60% charged at all times, (which is what they suggested the second time I went in) or to stay off of hills when the battery is low (as they suggested when I brought it in the 3rd time) then it is not the plug-in car with the driving range I thought I was buying. Here is detail on the last incident: I was on a highway on a big hill at full highway speed when suddenly the power gave out and the car started revving in an extreme way, and there was a terrible burning smell. Luckily, I was in the right lane and was able to pull off the highway quickly. My passenger and I were both shaken ' this car is a danger until this problem is fixed.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Engine · 100 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda clarity plug-in hybrid. When the vehicle switched from running on the battery to fuel, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the engine ran on very high rpms and the vehicle lost power without warning and came to a complete stop while driving 65 MPH. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice, but the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 2,200 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda clarity plug-in hybrid. While driving 70 MPH up a hill, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power. Additionally, the miles per gallon for a fully charged battery was supposed to be 48 miles; however, the actual range was 38 miles. The vehicle was taken to norm reeves honda superstore west covina (located at 1840 e garvey ave s, west covina, ca 91791, (626) 251-2995) to be diagnosed. The mechanic test drove the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was also informed that the vehicle charged and operated as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,200.