Reliability & cost of ownership
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell problems by model year
6 recall entries and 5 owner complaints on file across 3 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2018 Clarity Fuel Cell | 2 | 2 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell | 3 | 3 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- equipment2 complaints
- fuel/propulsion system2 complaints
- steering1 complaint
- electrical system1 complaint
- electronic stability control (esc)1 complaint
- vehicle speed control1 complaint