2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#3 most-complained of 5 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #3 highest of 5 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 43% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 42
- 44 city / 40 hwy
Top 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (43%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (43%)
- Lane Departure3 (43%)
- Electrical System2 (29%)
- Other2 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (14%)
2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 44 MPG
- Highway
- 40 MPG
- Combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Clarity Plug-in Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid ranks #3 of 5 among Clarity Plug-in Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (3 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (3 complaints), and lane departure (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 3,060 miles.
- Does the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid at 42 MPG combined (44 city / 40 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.