Model year guide

2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints40
Combined42 mpg

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

2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid recalls 2

Seat Belts:rear/other NHTSA Campaign #20V326000 · 04/06/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.

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.

2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid common problems

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined42 mpg
City44 mpg
Highway40 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,600
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Electric range340 mi
Charge time (240V)2.2 hours
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,250 less

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2019 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.

2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
PLUG-IN HYBRID PHEV
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl 103 hp

2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid vehicles on record

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2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid get?

The 2019 Honda clarity plug-in hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 42 mpg combined (44 city / 40 highway).

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