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#BS-2019-HONCLA-4065

2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid

Based on reports from 59 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
59
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
4
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 59 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

the car switches to ice mode with issues loses power

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

high engine revving when switching from battery to gas

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

10 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.

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

30
0–30K
1
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (30 reports) • Median: 9K 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: Engine (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine10 (17%)
Fuel System10 (17%)
Speed Control9 (15%)
Other7 (12%)
Electrical4 (7%)
Drivetrain3 (5%)
Visibility3 (5%)
Seat Belts2 (3%)

2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,790 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid, with 4 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

13
19
9
20
7
22
9
23
13
24
8
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

20V326000Jul 2020

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

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

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

59

Class avg

122

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 59 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid Model Years

20212020201920182017
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2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid is related to the engine, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid reliable?
The 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid has 59 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 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 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid has 2 recalls 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 33 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 8,790 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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