2018 Honda Clarity Electric recalls and problems
No recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric.
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2018 Honda Clarity Electric recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The vehicle exhibits a dangerous electrical defect involving uncontrolled power-cycling. After shutting down the car, it automatically restarts itself in a continuous loop. During these episodes, the dashboard flickers, the drivetrain shudders, and the vehicle becomes unresponsive to manual 'Stop' button or brake…
Since last Wed. (9/24/2025), the car started to show the warnings of "Adaptive Cruise Control Problem", "Brake Hold System Problem", "Brake System Problem", "Electric Parking Brake Problem", and "Road Departure Mitigation System Problem" from time to time. I bought this VHonda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 2018 in June 2023…
The AC hasn't been out for a while and the defrost option doesn't work because of that. I believe that is a safety issue.
The steering makes a horrible clunking sound, and is impercice/sloppy. Dealership refused to acknowledge any issue. Increased effort required to stay within lane. Tie rods are not damaged or worn, issue appears to be with steering rack as far as I can tell.
I bought this car used with a governmental help from replace my ride program, since I bough the car form a dealer […] ) within few days, I took it to the dealer twice for thermostat replacement and spark plugs. and recently, There was an extended warranty from Honda for the ac condenser as this car has a major problem…
Clarity Electric model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Questions
- Does the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric?
- Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).
- How many 2018 Honda Clarity Electric complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 3, 2026.