The Verdict
Worst problem area
Fuel System
Fuel System leads by volume: 42 of 161 complaints (26%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 2 in 2017 to 161 in 2018.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 161
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $650
- Combined MPG
- 68–114
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 electric vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 700 | 650 | 650 | 1,500 | |
| Combined MPG/MPGe | 68–114 | 68–114 | 68–114 | 42 | |
| City / Highway MPG/MPGe | 69–126 / 67–103 | 69–126 / 67–103 | 68–126 / 67–103 | 44 / 40 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | |
| Complaints filed | 2 | 161 | 45 | 11 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 11 | 2 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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 2018 Honda Clarity have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Honda Clarity?
Fuel System: 42 of 161 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Honda Clarity get?
EPA rates it 68–114 MPGe combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Honda Clarity?
EPA estimates $650 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars | 44 mpg | 40 mpg | 42 mpg | $1,500 | 57 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 126 MPGe (high) | 103 MPGe (high) | 114 MPGe (high) | $650 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | 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 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 42 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 33 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 27 | 1 | 1 | 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 (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.