2021 Honda Clarity: common problems and reliability
An average Clarity year.
7 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Clarity?The 2021 Honda Clarity has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and steering.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Honda Clarity vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Clarity years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Clarity?
Across the 5 Clarity model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2017) to 160 (2018). With 7 complaints, the 2021 Clarity sits about the same as the model's median of 10.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a strong positive bias among long-term owners who appreciate the vehicle's core value proposition.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Clarity. See the full Clarity owner picture and every model year.
Other Clarity model years
Compare every Clarity year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Clarity against its rivals
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