Is the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid ranks #4 of 5 among Clarity Plug-in Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 25/100). It has 1 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 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid?

The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (1 complaints).

Does the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2021 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 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid?

EPA rates the 2021 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.

2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #4 highest of 5 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid model years. The most reported problem area is visibility & wipers (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 25/100; #4 of 5 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 1; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Visibility & Wipers
Best nearby year: 2020; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 42; 44 city / 40 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2021 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.

2021 compared with other Clarity Plug-in Hybrid years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2019	Avoid	75	42	2	42
2020	Caution	50	7	0	42
2021	No verdict	25	1	0	42

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid ranks #4 of 5 among Clarity Plug-in Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 25/100). It has 1 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 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid?: The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (1 complaints).
Does the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2021 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 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid?: EPA rates the 2021 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.