2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell: 3 recalls, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Hybrid system, Electrical Vehicle recall #18V068000 · 2018 · 471 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 clarity fuel cell vehicles. The fuel cell control unit (fc-ECU) May misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have reduced, or a complete loss of, power.
Why it matters: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018.
Electrical, Hybrid system Vehicle recall #18V921000 · 2018 · 1,082 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 clarity fuel cell vehicles previously repaired under recall 18v-068. The previous software remedy May have been incomplete. As a result, the fuel cell control unit (fc-ECU) May misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have a partial or complete loss of power.
Why it matters: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will update the fc-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2019.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V315000 · 2019 · 1,082 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 clarity fuel cell vehicles. Internal components May corrode and cause the water pump to fail.
Why it matters: A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Equipment (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Stability control (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Steering (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has 3 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 3 Clarity Fuel Cell model years for complaints (1.8× the average Clarity Fuel Cell year). Neighboring years: 2018 (2 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are equipment (2), stability control (1), electrical (1).
Where can I get a 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell repair manual?
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