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2018 Honda Clarity repairs by problem area

Engine (0%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (69%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 16 repairs.
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2018 Honda Clarity repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Honda Clarity 4dr Sedan

103-horsepower 1.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 1-speed automatic FWD

Honda Clarity in Maryland, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

21000 mi

US $300
Replace 12v battery 
Honda Clarity in Washington, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

41000 mi

US $410
Refrigerant leaked. No leak found. Recharged and dye was added. Told to return in 500 miles for recheck. 
Honda Clarity in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2022 - May 2023
Dec 2022

5580 mi
A speed sensor fault caused all safety systems and traction control to shut off. No parts replaced, part was on back order. 
Apr 2023

17980 mi
Speed Sensor was finally Replaced. A full diagnostic for the issues resulting from the sensor (sensor replacement did not solve the issue) took a full day. A Complete re-set of all ECU modules was undertaken. If the issues persists, Honda Canada's technical support will need to be contacted. 
Honda Clarity in Georgia, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

33000 mi

US $250
A-pillar rattle when driving on rough surfaces. I had a cloth jammed into the dash which stopped it, but I figured I might as well have the dealer look at it and see if it was an easy fix - turned out it was easy/quick/inexpensive. 
Honda Clarity in California, United States
Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
Feb 2019

15000 mi
replace refrigerant due to leak 
Mar 2020

22000 mi
replace refrigerant due to leak 
Oct 2020

32000 mi
Replaced refrigerant due to leak, second time. First in October 2019. Both times they said they could not find a leak. 
Sep 2021

32000 mi
Refill refrigerant for a third time due to leak. Will find out in fall if finally fixed. This time I refused to take the car home until they found the leak and supposedly it was in the evaporator (or condenser I don't remember). I believe Honda put out a recall on the AC condenser and extended the warranty on the AC for 8 years/100k miles so it is a known problem. 
Jun 2022

45250 mi

US $400
AC system keeps losing refrigerant every year since new. Dealer cannot find a leak so car is now out of warranty and I was charged $400 for the recharge 
Honda Clarity in Georgia, United States
Jan 2018 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

7459 mi
Radio not receive XM if car is preconditioned. No fix availanle 
Jul 2018

10500 mi
Side a pillar speaker grill rattled. Added acoustic foam behind speaker. Did not fix it. 
Honda Clarity in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

4000 mi
Right turn signal cam died. Back up cam sluggish to come on when car put in reverse 
Honda Clarity in New York, United States
Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2018

8000 mi

US $63
Transmission fault warning 
May 2022

68000 mi

US $730
A/C condenser replacement 
Honda Clarity in Iowa, United States
Nov 2017 - Mar 2022
Jan 2018

1500 mi
Blower fan for climate control was making clicking noises. Took in and they had to order part. Returned and they replaced blower fan and no issue since. 

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2018 Honda Clarity Repair Histories

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