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#BS-2018-HONCLA-4065

2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid

Based on reports from 181 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
181
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
18
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 181 complaints, 11 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

high revs and loss of power

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

gas door wont open

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

sound system is pathetic

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

37 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

92
0–30K
3
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (92 reports) • Median: 3K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (37 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System37 (20%)
Engine24 (13%)
Drivetrain19 (10%)
Other18 (10%)
Electrical15 (8%)
Brakes10 (6%)
Speed Control10 (6%)
Lights9 (5%)

2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,525 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

48
18
37
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11
20
9
21
10
22
11
23
44
24
9
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

181

Class avg

143

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2018.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 181 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid is related to the fuel system, with 37 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid reliable?
The 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid has 181 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid problems start?
Based on 97 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,525 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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