2017 Honda Clarity
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 1 of 2 complaints (50%) mentions it.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 700 | 650 | 650 | |
| Combined MPGe | 68–114 | 68–114 | 68–114 | |
| City / Highway MPGe | 69–126 / 67–103 | 69–126 / 67–103 | 68–126 / 67–103 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Complaints filed | 2 | 158 | 45 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 11 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Clarity have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda Clarity get?
EPA rates it 68–114 MPGe combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Honda Clarity?
EPA estimates $700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 126 MPGe (high) | 103 MPGe (high) | 114 MPGe (high) | $700 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | Midsize Cars | 69 MPGe (low) | 67 MPGe (low) | 68 MPGe (low) | $0 | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.