How common are engine problems in the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 16 Engine complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 38% of all 42 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid engine problems?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Engine complaint pattern.

At what mileage do engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 2,200 miles.

What do owners describe happening with the engine?

Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving uphill or at speed, high RPM revving with loud noise, and sluggish response to the accelerator when battery charge is low.

Did any of these engine complaints involve a crash?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires among the 16 Engine complaints for this year, with 0 injuries reported.

2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Engine complaints for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, 38% of its 42 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls for this issue. Median mileage at failure is 2,200 miles.

Engine complaints: 16; 38% of 42
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power or engine bogging down while driving uphill or at highway speed, with the accelerator pedal having little or no effect.
Several describe the engine revving to high RPM with a loud whining or high-pitched noise while the car fails to gain speed.
Some report the car becoming sluggish and unresponsive to the accelerator when the battery drops to a low charge level, with the engine revving heavily.
A few owners describe a loud banging noise from the engine when running in gas mode instead of on electric power.
One owner reported unintended forward creep at very low mileage while parking, without pressing the accelerator.

When 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 26, 2019, latest Jul 18, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to Jul 2025; peak Jul 2020 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Clarity Plug-in Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20170 (0%)
201833 (25%)
201916 (38%)
20203 (43%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 16 Engine complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 38% of all 42 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid engine problems?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Engine complaint pattern.
At what mileage do engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 2,200 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the engine?: Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving uphill or at speed, high RPM revving with loud noise, and sluggish response to the accelerator when battery charge is low.
Did any of these engine complaints involve a crash?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires among the 16 Engine complaints for this year, with 0 injuries reported.