Model year guide

2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints130
Combined42 mpg
Typical price$21,493

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V858000 · 18/12/2023

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid common problems

Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined42 mpg
City44 mpg
Highway40 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,600

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid worth?

Low
$20,000
Typical price
$21,493
High
$22,990

From 5 comparable 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$8,000
Fuel only$8,000
Per mile$0.11

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
PHEV · TOURING
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl 103 hp

2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid vehicles on record

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Other Honda clarity plug-in hybrid model years

2019

2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid?

Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are forward collision avoidance, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid get?

The 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 42 mpg combined (44 city / 40 highway).

How much is a 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid worth?

Comparable 2018 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid listings run roughly $20,000–$22,990, typically around $21,493 (from 5 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.