2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID Problems & Recalls
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The Day Time Running light on the left side of the car just stopped working. The DRL is not damage. I checked for impact marks.
The Day Time Running light on the left side of the car just stopped working. The DRL is not damage. I checked for impact marks.
The Honda Clarity's evaporator core has proven to be a defective component requiring premature replacement, representing a significant design or manufacturing flaw. This evaporator failure appears to be a systemic issue affecting multiple Honda Clarity vehicles, as evidenced by [specific sources - o...
There is an issue with the front, right turn signal light flickering uncontrollably. This flickering is occurring during the vehicle’s operation, posing a significant safety risk as the amber light is incorrectly signaling to other vehicles on the road. The flickering also occurs while the vehic...
There is an issue with the front, right turn signal light flickering uncontrollably. This flickering is occurring during the vehicle’s operation, posing a significant safety risk as the amber light is incorrectly signaling to other vehicles on the road. The flickering also occurs while the vehic...
The regenerative braking system left paddle (on the steering wheel) intermittently does not work. I press the paddle to slow the vehicle but nothing happens. If I press it multiple times, sometimes it will slow the vehicle, other times nothing happens. I use that method of braking frequently, so whe...
Since fuel pump recall fix by dealership, “Emission System Problem” started appearing in my car due to the way fuel pump recall was fixed. They already attempted to fix the issue 5 times but unable to provide permanent fix. Honda corporate office also not willing to help. This is a safety issue...
Since fuel pump recall fix by dealership, “Emission System Problem” started appearing in my car due to the way fuel pump recall was fixed. They already attempted to fix the issue 5 times but unable to provide permanent fix. Honda corporate office also not willing to help. This is a safety issue...
Since fuel pump recall fix by dealership, “Emission System Problem” started appearing in my car due to the way fuel pump recall was fixed. They already attempted to fix the issue 5 times but unable to provide permanent fix. Honda corporate office also not willing to help. This is a safety issue...
I received a letter in October 2024 about an inoperable fuel pump and a recall for the vehicle. However, after 3 months, the dealership does not have the fuel pump replacement pump and does not know when they will receive the part. As a result, I am still driving the car with the fuel pump issue.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in-Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Additionally, several dealers were contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts we...
The incomplete recall for the fuel pump is a year old and Honda continues to state that the parts are unavailable. Since this is a safety recall how do I get the car to be in safe working order? Do I have other recourse with Honda? What compels Honda to ever fix this?
The car stalled and died pulling into high flow traffic almost caused others to hit each other
Several times now while driving on the interstate at the average speed of 70 to 75 which is the speed limit in my Area the battery level while fully charged it's supposed to only drop down to 20% I have noticed several times now while on the interstate I've been barely able to drive 40 mph as it is ...
Several times now while driving on the interstate at the average speed of 70 to 75 which is the speed limit in my Area the battery level while fully charged it's supposed to only drop down to 20% I have noticed several times now while on the interstate I've been barely able to drive 40 mph as it is ...
Several times now while driving on the interstate at the average speed of 70 to 75 which is the speed limit in my Area the battery level while fully charged it's supposed to only drop down to 20% I have noticed several times now while on the interstate I've been barely able to drive 40 mph as it is ...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that occasionally the check engine ...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the re...
My car was involved in a low speed accident in which the front end of our car hit the rear bumper of the other car. There was no damage to the other car and what appeared to be only minor damage to our front grill. 1) Shortly after the accident, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) malfu...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ...
Fuel pump recall. Honda states that they do not have the part and they will contact me once the part is here. It has been months (Dec 2023 recall), I am worried that the car will brake or even worse I may have an accident. Already had and still have tons of electronic issues that Honda refuses to fi...
Honda has known issues with the AC system in the 2018-21 Honda Clarity (see [XXX] ). About 4 months after I had the faulty condenser replaced, the AC system (including the window defroster/defogger) stopped working again. This time Honda says that the Evaporator Compressor is faulty and needs rep...
The evaporator has failed at just 29000 miles on the car. The condenser was replaced under warranty 2 years ago after it cracked, but the evaporator has now broken and is not covered. This means the AC is not working, which can impact defogging/defrosting, as well as cause unsafe conditions for the ...
Honda vehicles have an A/C problem affecting the condenser and evaporator. Honda has put a 10 year warranty on the condenser but has done nothing to the faulty evaporator because it is a costly fix. The A/C in my Clarity has been a problem the last 3 years and I have had 3 condensers replaced in t...
The A/C evaporator is leaking and it is not working anymore, according to the local Honda Service Center (Pacific Honda San Diego). That's a safety issue because when the A/C doesn't work, the car can't defrost the windshield properly. The local dealership let me know that many cars of the same mo...
The A/C evaporator is leaking and it is not working anymore, according to the local Honda Service Center (Pacific Honda San Diego). That's a safety issue because when the A/C doesn't work, the car can't defrost the windshield properly. The local dealership let me know that many cars of the same mo...
AC stopped working as both condenser and evaporator are leaking. But they only recall condenser currently. They should recall on both. When the A/C doesn't work, the car can't defrost the windshield properly, which is a USDOT defined safety issue.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded ...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The deal...
Mileage: 120,000
My air conditioner stopped working in June 2024 following during a long trip in 100+ degree weather since it was blowing only air temperature air. I took it to Honda of Escondido and they determined it was the evaporator. The cost of the repair was ,$2823 on with 64,971 miles on my car. I've been...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the rec...
Hello, I have received a safety recall notice (23V-858) from Honda back in February and another one in July. I have tried to get them to repair it a few times, but they said they do not have the part yet but should have it sometime in the fall. They are telling me that they are only fixing cars wit...
NHTSA Recall Number 23V-858, 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Fuel Pump Impeller recall has not yet been corrected. Honda dealer, Casey Honda, was contacted more than 60 days ago.
The AC evaporator failed with only ~ 35000 miles. This is required to make the defroster work properly, a safety issue. It was replaced at my expense when the condenser was replaced under a mfg recall. There were no warnings lights, just warm air.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in-Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the RPM increased significantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer whe...
AC Evaporator not working (leaking). No AC functionality. When the A/C doesn't work the car can't defrost the windshield properly.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded ...
Rear driver side passenger seat belt not locking .
All lock actuators freeze and prevent doors from opening . Doors do not open unless manually unlocked from inside . Child has been locked in car due to door lock malfunction .
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ...
Stalling won’t accelerate at times and keeps not turn on occasionally
Car defroster fails to clear foggy windshield while driving. AC runs warm despite having serviced a previous issue pertaining to the AC condenser.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for t...
Dear NHTSA: I own a 2018 Honda Clarity PHV which is under this fuel pump recall: [XXX] Manufacturer Recall Number [XXX] NHTSA Recall Number [XXX] I've called my local Honda dealership in Walnut Creek, CA, and also American Honda directly, to ask when the replacement of the defective fuel pump can b...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ...
Last week of Febr. 2024, I received a recall notice about the above vehicle. Everything seems fine except the part, fuel pmp, will not be available until the fall of 2024. I called every Honda dealers in Sacramento, Davis, California and they do not have the part. The defective fuel pump may caus...
There is a fuel pump recall. I was notified on 12/20/23, called Honda to file a claim on 12/21/23 requesting a loaner vehicle due to safety concerns, took vehicle to the dealership to have it inspected on 12/21/23, emailed dealership on 1/2/24 requesting a loaner vehicle due to safety concerns, rece...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug in Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that his wife informed him that the vehicle failed to start upon pus...
Mileage: 56,000
All the sensor is showing as a problem on the dashboard the vehicle was not in any accident and no damages to the front radar or front camera sensor. Multiple error problems continue to show on the dashboard.
All the sensor is showing as a problem on the dashboard the vehicle was not in any accident and no damages to the front radar or front camera sensor. Multiple error problems continue to show on the dashboard.
All the sensor is showing as a problem on the dashboard the vehicle was not in any accident and no damages to the front radar or front camera sensor. Multiple error problems continue to show on the dashboard.
No Accident occurred but wanted to report a problem with my vehicle. Dealership diagnosed my vehicle with a malfunction in the "multipurpose camera unit/millimeter wave radar." Because of this malfunction, my vehicle lost all its driving assistant abilities such as: Adaptive cruise control, forwar...
No Accident occurred but wanted to report a problem with my vehicle. Dealership diagnosed my vehicle with a malfunction in the "multipurpose camera unit/millimeter wave radar." Because of this malfunction, my vehicle lost all its driving assistant abilities such as: Adaptive cruise control, forwar...
No Accident occurred but wanted to report a problem with my vehicle. Dealership diagnosed my vehicle with a malfunction in the "multipurpose camera unit/millimeter wave radar." Because of this malfunction, my vehicle lost all its driving assistant abilities such as: Adaptive cruise control, forwar...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in-Hybrid. The contact stated that the sun visor failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the front driver’s side sun visor became stiff and difficult to fold down. As a result, the sun visor snapped and distracted him from seeing the roadway....
Mileage: 56,000
I’ve purchased my 2018 Honda Clarity in July of 2023. I haven’t any issues with it, but recently I turned my car on in the morning, and it’s flashing the lights pointing to braking malfunction. ABS braking issue, Dashboard errors illuminating randomly, indicating brake system errors, sometimes...
I’ve purchased my 2018 Honda Clarity in July of 2023. I haven’t any issues with it, but recently I turned my car on in the morning, and it’s flashing the lights pointing to braking malfunction. ABS braking issue, Dashboard errors illuminating randomly, indicating brake system errors, sometimes...
I’ve purchased my 2018 Honda Clarity in July of 2023. I haven’t any issues with it, but recently I turned my car on in the morning, and it’s flashing the lights pointing to braking malfunction. ABS braking issue, Dashboard errors illuminating randomly, indicating brake system errors, sometimes...
I started my car, and it would not transition out of park. The car displayed several warnings including “brake system problem”, “electric braking problem”, and “road departure mitigation system problem”. The windows also would not consistently move up and down. I had to abandon my car...
I started my car, and it would not transition out of park. The car displayed several warnings including “brake system problem”, “electric braking problem”, and “road departure mitigation system problem”. The windows also would not consistently move up and down. I had to abandon my car...
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plugin Hybrid. The contact stated that after an extensive driving period, there was an abnormal sewage odor coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact was then alerted by a passenger in the vehicle that the odor was coming from the toxic gases coming f...
Mileage: 120,000
Passenger side mirror exploded while driving in our neighborhood in the evening. Heard a loud bang sound and the mirror fell to the ground. Definitely not hitting anything as there were no objects near by.
The windshield wiper seems to skid past where it's supposed to stop and bump the side molding. It makes an annoying sound and I am concerned it may harm the wiper or windshield. I have not taken it in for repair. I was told by other owners of the car model this is a common issue and the fix is to...
Multiple errors. Possible broken car camera. Because the camera is broken, all safety futures stop functioning like land departure warning, land keeping warning, collision warning. The problem is confirmed by the dealer and the dealer told us it’s known problem with Honda car.
Multiple errors. Possible broken car camera. Because the camera is broken, all safety futures stop functioning like land departure warning, land keeping warning, collision warning. The problem is confirmed by the dealer and the dealer told us it’s known problem with Honda car.
Multiple errors. Possible broken car camera. Because the camera is broken, all safety futures stop functioning like land departure warning, land keeping warning, collision warning. The problem is confirmed by the dealer and the dealer told us it’s known problem with Honda car.
The software in the car dashboard randomly pops errors like - road departure mitigation, brake system, brake hold system problems, etc. This has happened many times this year. I have taken it to the dealership to get fixed a couple of times (most recently on July 16 2022). They say they have reset t...
The software in the car dashboard randomly pops errors like - road departure mitigation, brake system, brake hold system problems, etc. This has happened many times this year. I have taken it to the dealership to get fixed a couple of times (most recently on July 16 2022). They say they have reset t...
The software in the car dashboard randomly pops errors like - road departure mitigation, brake system, brake hold system problems, etc. This has happened many times this year. I have taken it to the dealership to get fixed a couple of times (most recently on July 16 2022). They say they have reset t...
When driving on the highway and car runs low on electric charge the engine revs up and the car slows down when changing to engine mode. When this happens, the car slows down to a crawl, and you are not able to accelerate with a roaring sound. This has happened several times and I took it to have Hon...
My family has noticed several incidents involving the sensitivity of the FCWS. In most incidents we are accelerating or coasting towards a car that is making a turn and there is plenty of time and space for the driver to conduct their turn. The system will cause the car to shudder and brake and limi...
When driving up a hill and car runs low on electric charge the engine revs up and the car slows down when changing to engine mode. When this happens, the car slows down to a crawl, and you are not able to accelerate. This has happened five times and I'm taking it to have Honda look at it. I have to ...
When driving on a steep hill, the car switched from all electric to hybrid mode as it ran out of battery only power. The transmission failed to engage and the engine revs increase as if stuck in neutral. The car slowed from 45 mph to 5 mph, then the car accelerated to 20 remaining 1/2 mile to my r...
AFTER CERTAIN DRIVE MILE CAR DASH BOARD HAS LOUD CLICKING SOUND, WHICH DOESN'T GO AWAY FOR A WHILE EVEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. WHILE DRIVING OR STOPED. DEALERSHIP OR AMERICAN HONDA HAS NO SATISFACTORY ANSWER FOR THE CONCERN. WORRY ME IF VEHICLE GONNA STOP ON FREEWAY.
AFTER CERTAIN DRIVE MILE CAR DASH BOARD HAS LOUD CLICKING SOUND, WHICH DOESN'T GO AWAY FOR A WHILE EVEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. WHILE DRIVING OR STOPED. DEALERSHIP OR AMERICAN HONDA HAS NO SATISFACTORY ANSWER FOR THE CONCERN. WORRY ME IF VEHICLE GONNA STOP ON FREEWAY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, WHEN HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING FAILED TO ALERT THE CONTACT OF THE VEHICLE AHEAD. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FIL...
Mileage: 25,868
WHILE I WAS CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL, I SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. SINCE THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE HAS A KNOWN OIL DILUTION PROBLEM I HAD OIL ANALYSIS DONE AND THE RESULTS CAME BACK INDICATING THAT THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE OIL WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF T...
Mileage: 9,665
WHILE I WAS CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL, I SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. SINCE THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE HAS A KNOWN OIL DILUTION PROBLEM I HAD OIL ANALYSIS DONE AND THE RESULTS CAME BACK INDICATING THAT THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE OIL WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF T...
Mileage: 9,665
FEW TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED ESPECIALLY IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER, THERE WILL BE LOSS OF POWER/ACCELERATION EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. WHILE ACCELERATING IT WILL TAKE THE COMMAND ENGINE RPM WILL BE HIGHER BUT VEHICLE IS NOT TAKING UP THE SPEED. EITHER IT WILL STAY TO GO AT LOW ...
FEW TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED ESPECIALLY IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER, THERE WILL BE LOSS OF POWER/ACCELERATION EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. WHILE ACCELERATING IT WILL TAKE THE COMMAND ENGINE RPM WILL BE HIGHER BUT VEHICLE IS NOT TAKING UP THE SPEED. EITHER IT WILL STAY TO GO AT LOW ...
FEW TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED ESPECIALLY IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER, THERE WILL BE LOSS OF POWER/ACCELERATION EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. WHILE ACCELERATING IT WILL TAKE THE COMMAND ENGINE RPM WILL BE HIGHER BUT VEHICLE IS NOT TAKING UP THE SPEED. EITHER IT WILL STAY TO GO AT LOW ...
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MOUNTAIN. HOWEVER, AS I APPROACHED THE SUMMIT, NO MATTER HOW FAR DOWN I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CAR WOULD NOT INCREASE SPEED. WITH THE PEDAL COMPLETELY FLOORED (PAST THE HYB...
Mileage: 17,500
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MOUNTAIN. HOWEVER, AS I APPROACHED THE SUMMIT, NO MATTER HOW FAR DOWN I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CAR WOULD NOT INCREASE SPEED. WITH THE PEDAL COMPLETELY FLOORED (PAST THE HYB...
Mileage: 17,500
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MOUNTAIN. HOWEVER, AS I APPROACHED THE SUMMIT, NO MATTER HOW FAR DOWN I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CAR WOULD NOT INCREASE SPEED. WITH THE PEDAL COMPLETELY FLOORED (PAST THE HYB...
Mileage: 17,500
BRAKES WHEN IT WANTS TO MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. OR BRAKING ASSIST WILL NOT KICK IN AND ENGINE JERKS.
BRAKES WHEN IT WANTS TO MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. OR BRAKING ASSIST WILL NOT KICK IN AND ENGINE JERKS.
BRAKES WHEN IT WANTS TO MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. OR BRAKING ASSIST WILL NOT KICK IN AND ENGINE JERKS.
MY CAR WAS IN MOTION WHILE PREPARING TO PARK IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING SPACE AT WORK ONLY GOING 5 MPH OR LESS. I TURNED MY CAR SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT SINCE THE PARKING SPACE IS AT AN ANGLE WHEN MY CAR ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND I CRASHED INTO A FENCE AND ELECTRICAL POLE. MY BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND THE ...
Mileage: 16,660
SINCE RECEIVING THE LEASED VEHICLE I'VE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER 3 OR 4 TIMES FOR CHECKS ON THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR SPORADICALLY DISENGAGES GEARS WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATION, LOCAL AND HIGHWAY DRIVING. I'VE REGISTERED THE COMPLAINT WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE LEASE AND W...
Mileage: 1,900
MY AC HAS STOPPED WORKING TWICE! FIRST TIME WAS SEPT 2019. I WAS CHARGED $300 FOR REFRIGERANT. SECOND TIME WAS APRIL 27, 2020. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE EVAPORATOR CORE. HONDA CORP TOLD ME IT WOULD TAKE 3 MONTHS FOR THE PART TO ARRIVE IN CA. I LIVE IN PALM SPRINGS WHERE WEATHER CAN REACH UP TO 118 DEGRE...
Mileage: 49,000
I FEEL THAT IT SHOULD BE A REQUIREMENT FOR SAFETY SAKE'S,THAT ALL PASSENGER CARS COME WITH SPARE TIRE. PEOPLE WAITING 2-3 HOURS ALONGSIDE THE ROAD IN THE DARK TO GET A TIRE REPLACEMENT PRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR THEM AND OTHER MOTORIST. WITH A SPARE TIRE ,THEY WOULD BE OUT OF HARMS WAY IN MINUTE...
PAINT DEFECT.... IN A FEW WEEK ONLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I NOTICED PAINT PEELING AT THE TRUNK AND ALSO THE PAINT AT THE ROOF AND THE HOOD GOT DISCOLORED, HAD DEVELOPED CRACKS AND IT APPEARED THAT SOON WILL START PEELING ..I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO HONDA, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS ...
Mileage: 1,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BATTERY WAS DEPLETED AND THE ENGINE MODE ENGAGED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS RECHARGED AND WORKED AS DESIGNED. THE ENGINE SYSTEM, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, ROAD DEPARTURE,...
Mileage: 3,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BATTERY WAS DEPLETED AND THE ENGINE MODE ENGAGED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS RECHARGED AND WORKED AS DESIGNED. THE ENGINE SYSTEM, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, ROAD DEPARTURE,...
Mileage: 3,700
WHILE THE VEHICLE HAS LED HEADLIGHTS, THE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS NOT THE BEST. THIS IS WORSE DURING RAINING DAYS, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE AN OPTION FOR FOG LIGHTS WHICH COULD HELP WITH THIS ISSUE. THE DRL IS REALLY JUST COSMETIC
Mileage: 5,316
WE LEASED OUR VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2018. FROM THE TEST DRIVE AND GOING FORWARD WE NOTICED HIGH ENGINE IDLE DURING ACCELERATION BUT WAS TOLD THE CAR NEEDED TO BE CHARGED.(WE WERE NEVER TOLD OF ANYTHING REGARDING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER OR ACCELERATION IF THE BATTERY IS LOW! FALSE ADVERTISING!) AS THE ...
Mileage: 200
WE LEASED A 2018 HONDA CLARITY IN DECEMBER OF 2017. SINCE THEN, THE CAR HAS LOST POWER SEVERAL TIMES (OVER 25 TIMES). ATTACHED ARE 2 SEPARATE VIDEO CLIPS SHOWING THE CAR LOSING POWER. THE CAR FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE DISENGAGES AND THE REVOLUTIONS GO UP, BUT THE CAR SLOWS DOWN. I HAVE BEEN ON THE FREEW...
Mileage: 500
ON APPROX 6 OCCASIONS, WHEN EV POWER IS USED UP, THE CAR SWITCHES TO ICE MODE WITH ISSUES. WHEN TRAVELING UP HILL, IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ENGAGING. THE VEHICLE LOSSES POWER, AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THE ICE REVS EXTREMELY HIGH WITHOUT SPEED GAIN. HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED A DOWNHILL SI...
Mileage: 12,650
ON APPROX 6 OCCASIONS, WHEN EV POWER IS USED UP, THE CAR SWITCHES TO ICE MODE WITH ISSUES. WHEN TRAVELING UP HILL, IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ENGAGING. THE VEHICLE LOSSES POWER, AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THE ICE REVS EXTREMELY HIGH WITHOUT SPEED GAIN. HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED A DOWNHILL SI...
Mileage: 12,650
ON APPROX 6 OCCASIONS, WHEN EV POWER IS USED UP, THE CAR SWITCHES TO ICE MODE WITH ISSUES. WHEN TRAVELING UP HILL, IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ENGAGING. THE VEHICLE LOSSES POWER, AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THE ICE REVS EXTREMELY HIGH WITHOUT SPEED GAIN. HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED A DOWNHILL SI...
Mileage: 12,650
STATE OF DRIVING CONDITION: THE CAR WAS SET IN CRUISE AT 70 MPH IN HV MODE (NOT CHARGE MODE). EV RANGE WAS 30 MILE REMAINING, APPROXIMATELY 70% OF BATTERY REMAINING. THE HONDA CLARITY PHEV SPONTANEOUS EXCESSIVE REVVING THE ENGINE WHILE CRUISING AT A CONSTANT SPEED ON FLAT HIGHWAY ROAD THEN THE C...
Mileage: 15,703
STATE OF DRIVING CONDITION: THE CAR WAS SET IN CRUISE AT 70 MPH IN HV MODE (NOT CHARGE MODE). EV RANGE WAS 30 MILE REMAINING, APPROXIMATELY 70% OF BATTERY REMAINING. THE HONDA CLARITY PHEV SPONTANEOUS EXCESSIVE REVVING THE ENGINE WHILE CRUISING AT A CONSTANT SPEED ON FLAT HIGHWAY ROAD THEN THE C...
Mileage: 15,703
STATE OF DRIVING CONDITION: THE CAR WAS SET IN CRUISE AT 70 MPH IN HV MODE (NOT CHARGE MODE). EV RANGE WAS 30 MILE REMAINING, APPROXIMATELY 70% OF BATTERY REMAINING. THE HONDA CLARITY PHEV SPONTANEOUS EXCESSIVE REVVING THE ENGINE WHILE CRUISING AT A CONSTANT SPEED ON FLAT HIGHWAY ROAD THEN THE C...
Mileage: 15,703
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON CENTRAL AVE (FROM NORTH TO SOUTH) IN PHOENIX, ENGINE ERROR SIGN AND BRAKE ERROR SIGN WERE FLASHING. MEANWHILE, I COULD NOT SLOW DOWN THE CAR AS I COULD NOT PUSH THE BRAKE PEDDLE DOWN. SO, I JUST HAD TO LET THE CAR CRUISE ON ITS OWN TO SLOW DOWN WITHOUT BRAKE AND FINALLY MANAGE...
Mileage: 4,900
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON CENTRAL AVE (FROM NORTH TO SOUTH) IN PHOENIX, ENGINE ERROR SIGN AND BRAKE ERROR SIGN WERE FLASHING. MEANWHILE, I COULD NOT SLOW DOWN THE CAR AS I COULD NOT PUSH THE BRAKE PEDDLE DOWN. SO, I JUST HAD TO LET THE CAR CRUISE ON ITS OWN TO SLOW DOWN WITHOUT BRAKE AND FINALLY MANAGE...
Mileage: 4,900
ON JANUARY 13, 2019 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON A 1.5 HOUR TRIP ON A 4-LANE FREEWAY. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 30 DEGREES. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, SUDDENLY THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE REVVED UP DRAMATICALLY WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN UNCONTROLLABLY. MY WIFE, WHO WAS...
Mileage: 7,000
SO MY WIFE TOOK THE CLARITY ON HER REGULAR COMMUTE FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE A BUNCH OF RECALLS WERE PERFORMED ON THE CAR ON FRIDAY. ALONG WITH A01 SERVICE, PRODUCT UPDATES 18-089, 90, 91 AND 97 WERE PERFORMED ON THE CAR. SHE RAN INTO A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I'LL LIST THE STEPS BELOW. HAS ANYONE ELSE ...
Mileage: 14,125
SO MY WIFE TOOK THE CLARITY ON HER REGULAR COMMUTE FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE A BUNCH OF RECALLS WERE PERFORMED ON THE CAR ON FRIDAY. ALONG WITH A01 SERVICE, PRODUCT UPDATES 18-089, 90, 91 AND 97 WERE PERFORMED ON THE CAR. SHE RAN INTO A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I'LL LIST THE STEPS BELOW. HAS ANYONE ELSE ...
Mileage: 14,125
AIR VENT IS ABOVE WIPER PARKING SPOT. SNOW MELTS AND FREEZES AGAIN WHEN TOUCH WIPERS. ICE ACCUMULATES ON WIPER EVEN CABIN TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 70F. WHICH MAKES WIPERS USELESS AND DRIVING DANGEROUS IN SNOWING CONDITION.
Mileage: 10
HI. MY 2018 HONDA CLARITY PHEV SUFFERS A SEVERE DROP IN POWER WHEN SWITCHING FROM THE ELECTRIC MOTOR TO GAS ENGINE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY TIMES WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60 MPH AND ALL OF SUDDEN IT CAN BARELY GO 30 MPH AND THE ENGINE IS REVVING VERY LOUDLY. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE WOR...
Mileage: 8,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE HYBRID VEHICLE FINISHED ELECTRIC POWER, IT WOULD SWITCH TO GAS. WHILE IN GAS MODE, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UP A HILL. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE REVVED EXTREMELY HARD AND WOU...
Mileage: 4,418
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE HYBRID VEHICLE FINISHED ELECTRIC POWER, IT WOULD SWITCH TO GAS. WHILE IN GAS MODE, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UP A HILL. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE REVVED EXTREMELY HARD AND WOU...
Mileage: 4,418
IN HV MODE, UP SLOPE, AT 2 E BARS LEFT, ENGINE REVIVE AND LOUD. BUT NO ACCELERATE. FELT LIKE LOST POWER.
Mileage: 500
CAR REVS UP WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT DROPS SPEED TO 10MPH. IT HAS DONE THIS 2 TIMES ONCE IN TOWN AND ONCE ON US 23 WHILE DRIVING 70MPH. THEIR ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CAR DOING THE SAME THING TO OTHER CLARITY OWNERS AND THIS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT HONDA SHOULD TAKE CAR...
Mileage: 12,000
CAR REVS UP WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT DROPS SPEED TO 10MPH. IT HAS DONE THIS 2 TIMES ONCE IN TOWN AND ONCE ON US 23 WHILE DRIVING 70MPH. THEIR ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CAR DOING THE SAME THING TO OTHER CLARITY OWNERS AND THIS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT HONDA SHOULD TAKE CAR...
Mileage: 12,000
3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. I MANAGED TO PULL TO A SLOW LANE BUT THE LACK OF POWER CONTINUED FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES. IT HAD BEEN RUNNING ON BATTERY JUST PRIOR AND I HAD 2 BARS OF POWER LEFT. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 15 DEGREES. T...
Mileage: 100
3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. I MANAGED TO PULL TO A SLOW LANE BUT THE LACK OF POWER CONTINUED FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES. IT HAD BEEN RUNNING ON BATTERY JUST PRIOR AND I HAD 2 BARS OF POWER LEFT. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 15 DEGREES. T...
Mileage: 100
3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. I MANAGED TO PULL TO A SLOW LANE BUT THE LACK OF POWER CONTINUED FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES. IT HAD BEEN RUNNING ON BATTERY JUST PRIOR AND I HAD 2 BARS OF POWER LEFT. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 15 DEGREES. T...
Mileage: 100
MAJOR POWER LOSS WHILE IN HV CHARGE MODE AND ACCELERATING UP A STEEP HILL FROM A STOP.SWITCHED TO EV MODE TO AVOID POTENTIAL REAR END COLLISION.
Mileage: 5,500
ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING (2/8/2019), MY 11 YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER MENTIONED HER SEAT BELT BROKE (REAR DRIVER SEAT). SHE MOVED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BACKSEAT (REAR PASSENGER SEAT). ONCE WE WERE STOPPED, I REALIZED WHAT SHE MEANT BY BROKEN: THE SEAT BELT HAD COMPLETELY FRAYED, BROKE COMPLETELY ...
Mileage: 14,331
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN ANY MODE THAT REQUIRE THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, IT PERSISTENTLY GETS STUCK IN A HIGH REV, HIGH RPM, STATE AT ANY SPEED. THIS CAUSES POWER FLUCTUATIONS AND EXTREME ENGINE NOISE. THIS CREATES CHALLENGING AND POTENTIALLY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO THE SENSITIVE STATE OF...
Mileage: 100
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN ANY MODE THAT REQUIRE THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, IT PERSISTENTLY GETS STUCK IN A HIGH REV, HIGH RPM, STATE AT ANY SPEED. THIS CAUSES POWER FLUCTUATIONS AND EXTREME ENGINE NOISE. THIS CREATES CHALLENGING AND POTENTIALLY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO THE SENSITIVE STATE OF...
Mileage: 100
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN ANY MODE THAT REQUIRE THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, IT PERSISTENTLY GETS STUCK IN A HIGH REV, HIGH RPM, STATE AT ANY SPEED. THIS CAUSES POWER FLUCTUATIONS AND EXTREME ENGINE NOISE. THIS CREATES CHALLENGING AND POTENTIALLY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO THE SENSITIVE STATE OF...
Mileage: 100
LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE COMES ON WITH HIGH REVS WHILE CAR IS MOVING. IN HV MODE ENGINE REVS ARE CONTINUES EVEN THOUGH I HAVE 20 MILES OF EV RANGE. I HAD POWER LOSS TWICE NOW IN SLOW SPEED AROUND 30 MILES/HR ANDT 65 MILES/HR
Mileage: 895
LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE COMES ON WITH HIGH REVS WHILE CAR IS MOVING. IN HV MODE ENGINE REVS ARE CONTINUES EVEN THOUGH I HAVE 20 MILES OF EV RANGE. I HAD POWER LOSS TWICE NOW IN SLOW SPEED AROUND 30 MILES/HR ANDT 65 MILES/HR
Mileage: 895
I AM SUBMITTING MY ONLYCOMPLAINT ABOUT MY NEW HONDA CLARITY. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY HONDA THAT IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET YET IT APPEARS HONDA IS IGNORING THE ISSUE. THE CLARITY LOOSES POWER WHEN IT CONVERTS FROM BATTERY TO ENGINE POWER UPON LOW BATTERY STATUS. THIS IS DRASTICALLY NOTICED IF THE ...
Mileage: 500
I HAVE ADVISED THE DEALERSHIP THAT I ONLY HAD ABOUT 3 HOURS OF HIGHWAY MILES ON MY ICE BUT AT 6000 MILES THE CAR ALERTED ME TO BRING IN MY CAR FOR SERVICE. I WANT TO TAKE CARE OF MY CAR BUT THE MINTAINANCE COST AND NEEDLESLY CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FITER STEERS ME AWAY FROM TRUSTING THE MAINT...
Mileage: 6,000
INFOTAINMENT ISSUE: SCREEN FREEZING AND / OR NON RESPONSIVE. MANY HONDA CLARITY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS AND DEALERS ARE AWARE OF OWNERS MENTIONING THIS ISSUE. NORMALLY, A "TECH" ISSUE IS EXPECTED IN THIS DAY AND AGE BUT SINCE THE CLIMATE CONTROL, THE REAR VIEW CAMERA AND THE BLIND SPOT C...
Mileage: 100
AFTER SEVERAL MILES AND DEPLETION OF ELECTRIC STORAGE AND WHILE CLIMBING A SIGNIFICANT GRADE THE TRANSMISSION FELT AS IF IT WAS SLIPPING NOT ABLE TO CLIMB THE GRADE. HAD TO MAKE AN EVASIVE MANEUVER CROSSING ON COMING TRAFFIC LANE (CLEAR) TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY (101) . THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PULL T...
Mileage: 5,385
I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 2 MONTHS, BUT TWICE SO FAR, WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL AT 45 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV TO ITS REDLINE AND THERE WAS NO POWER TO ACCELERATE IN HV MODE. THIS WAS QUITE DANGEROUS IN ONE INSTANCE AS I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ONTO A HIGHWAY.
Mileage: 4,300
I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 2 MONTHS, BUT TWICE SO FAR, WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL AT 45 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV TO ITS REDLINE AND THERE WAS NO POWER TO ACCELERATE IN HV MODE. THIS WAS QUITE DANGEROUS IN ONE INSTANCE AS I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ONTO A HIGHWAY.
Mileage: 4,300
4 TIMES ENGINE WENT INTO EXTREME HIGH REV LIKE BEING STUCK WIDE OPEN IN FIRST GEAR WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED TWICE ON THE FREEWAY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. REPORTED TO HONDA, THEY DENIED EVERYTHING AND MAINTAINED THAT "HIGH REVS" IS NORMAL AS STATED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. TIS IS EXTREME HIGH REVS AND SUD...
Mileage: 10
THE HEADLIGHTS THAT COME WITH THE CAR ARE TOO DIM. IT BECOMES A HAZARD ON VERY DARK ROADS, SPECIALLY WHEN ITS RAINING. BECAUSE OF THE DIMNESS ITS IS ALSO DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN THE VEHICLE DRIVES PAST YOU FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.IT RESULTS IN VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN THAN SLOWER SPEED LIMITS.
Mileage: 12
VEHICLE WAS IN A PARKING GARAGE, WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT THE TOP OF A RAMP TRAVELING AT ABOUT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO MAX ACCELERATION. THERE WAS NO BRAKING EFFECT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AFTER A LITTLE OVER A HUNDRED FEET THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO 2 PARKED CARS WHICH WERE TOTALED ALSO...
Mileage: 3,000
AFTER VEHICLE HAS RECHARGED, DURING PADDLE SHIFTER DECELERATION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL ONLY ACTIVATE WHEN USING THE DECELERATION PADDLE SHIFTER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TWO OR SO TIMES IT IS USED. AFTER THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AGAIN WHILE USING THE DECELERATION PADDLE SHIFTER U...
Mileage: 1,837
THE HEADLIGHTS THAT COME WITH THE CAR ARE TOO DIM, ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS RAINING AT NIGHT, JUST FORCES YOU TO SLOW DOWN A TON TO BE ABLE TO SEE THINGS.
Mileage: 100
MOSTLY ALL THE TIME, THE ENGINE KICKS IN (CHARGE MODE) EVEN THE BATTERY IS AT FULL CHARGE. MOSTLY ALL THE TIME, HIGHWAY DRIVING OR JUST PICKING UP.. THE ENGINE IS AT ECO MODE, THE GAS ENGINE IS WORKING AT HIGH RPM. SOUNDS JUST LIKE A REGULAR ENGINE CAR AT 8RPM SOUND. SPEED AT 65MPH.
Mileage: 4,000
MOSTLY ALL THE TIME, THE ENGINE KICKS IN (CHARGE MODE) EVEN THE BATTERY IS AT FULL CHARGE. MOSTLY ALL THE TIME, HIGHWAY DRIVING OR JUST PICKING UP.. THE ENGINE IS AT ECO MODE, THE GAS ENGINE IS WORKING AT HIGH RPM. SOUNDS JUST LIKE A REGULAR ENGINE CAR AT 8RPM SOUND. SPEED AT 65MPH.
Mileage: 4,000
ON STEEP INCLINE THIS VEHICLE ROLLED VIOLENTLY BACKWARDS WHEN I RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE EVEN WHEN I APPLIED GAS TO BRING IT FORWARD HAVE GRAVE CONCERNS AS TO THIS VEHICLES SAFETY ON STEEP HILLS OR INCLINES ALSO THE AIR VENT ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IS VERY SHORT AT TIMES ITS DIFFICULT TO KEEP TH...
Mileage: 900
ON STEEP INCLINE THIS VEHICLE ROLLED VIOLENTLY BACKWARDS WHEN I RELEASED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE EVEN WHEN I APPLIED GAS TO BRING IT FORWARD HAVE GRAVE CONCERNS AS TO THIS VEHICLES SAFETY ON STEEP HILLS OR INCLINES ALSO THE AIR VENT ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IS VERY SHORT AT TIMES ITS DIFFICULT TO KEEP TH...
Mileage: 900
ON THE DASH IS THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM TABLET-LIKE TOUCHSCREEN. ALL PROFESSIONAL HONDA REVIEWERS KNOW THIS ISSUE AND EVEN HONDA THEMSELVES HAVE FIXED THE NEW ENTERTAINMENT TABLET SHORTFALLS BUT THIS CAR IS STILL BEING SOLD TODAY WITH THIS HARMFUL SYSTEM. THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM CONTROLS BOTH T...
Mileage: 1,100
TWICE I EXPERIENCED EXTREME HIGH REVS (LIKE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL AND YOU HAVE THE PEDAL TO THE METAL)WITH ABSOLUTE LOSS OF POWER AND SPEED DOWN TO 30 MPH FIRST TIME ON FREEWAY & 10 MPH SECOND TIME ON HIGHWAY. HAPPENED TWICE WHEN BATTERY WAS LOW (EACH TIME BATTERY DISPLAY ACTUALLY WENT DOWN TO 1 BA...
Mileage: 200
TWICE I EXPERIENCED EXTREME HIGH REVS (LIKE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL AND YOU HAVE THE PEDAL TO THE METAL)WITH ABSOLUTE LOSS OF POWER AND SPEED DOWN TO 30 MPH FIRST TIME ON FREEWAY & 10 MPH SECOND TIME ON HIGHWAY. HAPPENED TWICE WHEN BATTERY WAS LOW (EACH TIME BATTERY DISPLAY ACTUALLY WENT DOWN TO 1 BA...
Mileage: 200
THE CLARITY PHEV IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS (E.G. CHARGEPOINT) THAT FEATURE DUAL CHARGING PORTS AND AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER (EMC). THE VEHICLE'S ONBOARD CHARGER WILL SHUT OFF WHEN IT SENSES THE CHARGING STATION'S EMC IS ACTIVATED WHEN BOTH PORTS ARE ENGAGED FOR SIMULTANEOU...
Mileage: 3,500
THE CLARITY PHEV IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS (E.G. CHARGEPOINT) THAT FEATURE DUAL CHARGING PORTS AND AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER (EMC). THE VEHICLE'S ONBOARD CHARGER WILL SHUT OFF WHEN IT SENSES THE CHARGING STATION'S EMC IS ACTIVATED WHEN BOTH PORTS ARE ENGAGED FOR SIMULTANEOU...
Mileage: 3,500
THE CLARITY PHEV IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS (E.G. CHARGEPOINT) THAT FEATURE DUAL CHARGING PORTS AND AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER (EMC). THE VEHICLE'S ONBOARD CHARGER WILL SHUT OFF WHEN IT SENSES THE CHARGING STATION'S EMC IS ACTIVATED WHEN BOTH PORTS ARE ENGAGED FOR SIMULTANEOU...
Mileage: 3,500
PLUG-IN CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEM. RANGE LIMITED. THIS PROBLEM IS FREQUENT (4 OUT OF 5 TIMES) WHEN CHARGING THE VEHICLE AT LEVEL 2 CHARGING STATIONS. OUT OF 10 CARS CHARGING, MINE IS THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS ISSUE, INCLUDING ANOTHER 2018 HONDA CLARITY.
Mileage: 574
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A STORE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY....
Mileage: 1,100
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A STORE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY....
Mileage: 1,100
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A STORE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY....
Mileage: 1,100
ALL FOUR TIRES ON MY CAR WERE SET TO 50PSI WHEN THE RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE BASED ON THE STICKER ON THE DOOR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE 36PSI MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT IT DONE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON THE DEALERS LOT SO THE TIRES WON'T DEFORM. DEALER FAILED TO ADJUST TO PROPER PRESSURE.
Mileage: 139
ON OCCASION WHILE BRAKING, THE CAR ATTEMPTS TO MOVE FORWARD EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS A SECTION DIVIDED BETWEEN POWER BEING USED AND CHARGE BEING STORED AS THE CAR IS DESIGNED TO CHARGE THE ELECTRIC BATTERY WHENEVER THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. WHEN THIS SITUATION OCCURS, T...
Mileage: 450
ON OCCASION WHILE BRAKING, THE CAR ATTEMPTS TO MOVE FORWARD EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS A SECTION DIVIDED BETWEEN POWER BEING USED AND CHARGE BEING STORED AS THE CAR IS DESIGNED TO CHARGE THE ELECTRIC BATTERY WHENEVER THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. WHEN THIS SITUATION OCCURS, T...
Mileage: 450
ALTHOUGH CAR LESS THAN ONE WEEK OLD AND UNDER 470 MILES, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AFTER STARTING THE CAR: ENGINE SYSTEM PROBLEM, BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEM, ROAD DEPARTURE MITIGATION SYSTEM PROBLEM. TURNING...
Mileage: 470
ALTHOUGH CAR LESS THAN ONE WEEK OLD AND UNDER 470 MILES, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AFTER STARTING THE CAR: ENGINE SYSTEM PROBLEM, BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEM, ROAD DEPARTURE MITIGATION SYSTEM PROBLEM. TURNING...
Mileage: 470
ALTHOUGH CAR LESS THAN ONE WEEK OLD AND UNDER 470 MILES, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AFTER STARTING THE CAR: ENGINE SYSTEM PROBLEM, BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEM, ROAD DEPARTURE MITIGATION SYSTEM PROBLEM. TURNING...
Mileage: 470
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN AN ADULT OCCUPANT WAS SEATED IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOUR TIMES TO THE LOCAL DEALER (AUTONATION HONDA FREMONT, 5780 CUSHING PKWY, FREMONT,...
Mileage: 2,300
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN AN ADULT OCCUPANT WAS SEATED IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOUR TIMES TO THE LOCAL DEALER (AUTONATION HONDA FREMONT, 5780 CUSHING PKWY, FREMONT,...
Mileage: 2,300
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TOTALLY INADEQUATE. LOW AND HIGH BEAMS ILLUMINATE ROAD ONLY DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AND NOT ENOUGH FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION OF OVER DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS.
Mileage: 3,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIGHT HONDA (7875 E FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, (480) 778-2440) WH...
Mileage: 1,300
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIGHT HONDA (7875 E FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, (480) 778-2440) WH...
Mileage: 1,300
AT THE TIME OF THE OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN OWNED FOR APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHEN INITIALLY STARTED IN A STATIONARY POISTION THE INFORMATION DISPLAY PROVIDED MULTIPLE APPARENTLY SPURIOUS ALARMS AND WARNINGS. THESE WARNINGS CONTINUED WHEN THE...
Mileage: 2,525
AT THE TIME OF THE OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN OWNED FOR APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHEN INITIALLY STARTED IN A STATIONARY POISTION THE INFORMATION DISPLAY PROVIDED MULTIPLE APPARENTLY SPURIOUS ALARMS AND WARNINGS. THESE WARNINGS CONTINUED WHEN THE...
Mileage: 2,525
AT THE TIME OF THE OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN OWNED FOR APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHEN INITIALLY STARTED IN A STATIONARY POISTION THE INFORMATION DISPLAY PROVIDED MULTIPLE APPARENTLY SPURIOUS ALARMS AND WARNINGS. THESE WARNINGS CONTINUED WHEN THE...
Mileage: 2,525
I HAVE DRIVEN THE CLARITY FOR 4 MONTHS. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH HONDA SENSING TURNED OFF AND NO CRUISE CONTROL. IF I AM FOLLOWING THE CAR AHEAD CLOSELY AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD SLOWS DOWN , BUT NOT ENOUGH FOR AN ACCIDENT, THE CLARITY STOPS UNNECESSARILY QUICKLY, SCARING M...
Mileage: 3,500
VEHICLE RANGE CALCULATION IS INCORRECT FOR HIGHWAY/LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL. THE RANGE ESTIMATE SHOWS OFF EVEN WHEN FUEL LEVEL IS VERY LOW. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN STARTING A TRIP IT MIGHT SHOW 1000 MILES RANGE. ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS WILL COUNT DOWN VERY QUICKLY, 1 MILE DRIVEN MIGHT COUNT DOWN 4 MILES OF ES...
Mileage: 6,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (NARDY HONDA, 559 MIDDLE COUNTRY RO...
Mileage: 2,000
I FILLED THE SEVEN GALLON GAS TANK YESTERDAY, AND THE DASHBOARD RANGE DISPLAY CALCULATED THE RANGE OF THE CAR ON GAS POWER AS 871 MILES. I HAVE BEEN DRIVEN MOSTLY ON ELECTRIC BATTERY POWER, BUT WITH ONLY SEVEN GALLONS OF GAS IN THE TANK, THAT RANGE IS ABSURD. NEW DRIVERS OF THE VEHICLES MIGHT BELIEV...
Mileage: 1,470
WITH DRIVING WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY DRIVING IN ECON (EV) MODE, THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION (ICE) CAME ONLINE WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. AFTER ACCELERATING, THE ICE STOPPED RUNNING AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THE CAR RESUMED RUNNING IN EV MODE. THIS REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES, AND NOT ALWAYS WHEN ...
Mileage: 1,000
WITH DRIVING WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY DRIVING IN ECON (EV) MODE, THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION (ICE) CAME ONLINE WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. AFTER ACCELERATING, THE ICE STOPPED RUNNING AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THE CAR RESUMED RUNNING IN EV MODE. THIS REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES, AND NOT ALWAYS WHEN ...
Mileage: 1,000
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR, I HAVE A HV RANGE OF 340 MILES WITHOUT EV RANGE. SO WHEN I GET HOME I STARTED TO CHARGE MY CAR. NEXT MORNING I HAVE ENOUGH EV TO TRAVEL TO WORK BUT IS NOT ENOUGH TO MAKE TO WORK SO I HAVE TO USE SOME OF THE HV RANGE. SO I CHARGE FROM HOME AND CHARGE FROM WORK AND THAT'S MY DAI...
THE HV (HYBRID VEHICLE - GAS) FUEL RANGE IS WILDLY OVERINFLATED. THE CAR HAS A 7 GALLON TANK SO IT SHOULD BE ABOUT 300 MILES ON A FULL TANK ACCORDING TO THE EPA ESTIMATE. HOWEVER, IT OFTEN SHOWS IN EXCESS OF 800 MILES. THIS IS EVENTUALLY GOING TO CAUSE SOMEONE TO RUN OUT OF GAS IN A DANGEROUS SITUAT...
Mileage: 3,000
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE INADEQUATE. THEY WERE INITIALLY ADJUSTED TOO LOW, BUT EVEN AFTER ADJUSTING THEM, THEY ARE STILL TOO DIM. IT IS VERY EASY TO OVER-DRIVE THE REACH OF THE HIGH BEAMS.
Mileage: 1,500
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TOTALLY INADEQUATE. LOW BEAMS ILLUMINATE ROAD ONLY DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AND NOT ENOUGH FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION OF 'OVER DRIVING' THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS CONDITION PERSISTED EVEN AFTER HAVING A HONDA DEALER ADJUST THE HEADLIGHTS. IN ADDITION THE HIGH ...
Mileage: 60
THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER USES PAST DRIVING HISTORY AND FUEL STATE (AMONG POSSIBLY OTHER DATA) TO CALCULATE AN EXTIMATED HV RANGE SO THAT THE DRIVER CAN KNOW APPROXIMATELY HOW FAR THE VEHICLE CAN SAFELY TRAVEL BEFORE NEEDING TO REFUEL AND/OR RECHARGE. THIS FUNCTION IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY ON MY VEHICL...
Mileage: 550
VEHICLE ENGINE RESPONDED TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INPUT, BUT WOULD NOT TRAVEL AT GREATER THAN 25 MILES PER HOUR ON SLIGHT UPHILL. VEHICLE HAD BEEN STARTED AFTER BEING OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS. HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND VEHICLE WAS OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY ON GAS ENGINE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN I...
Mileage: 3,500
THE HEADLAMPS DO NOT EXTEND OUT FAR ENOUGH CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE HAD THEM ADJUSTED TWICE AND THEY STILL DO NOT EXTEND OUT ENOUGH.