The Honda Clarity is a midsize car built from 2004 to 2021. Engines offered: Plug-in hybrid, Fuel cell, Electric. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Clarity is
The Honda Clarity is a midsize car that Honda built from 2004 to 2021 — 18 model years. It has been offered with Plug-in hybrid, Fuel cell, Electric power. Its closest sibling in the Honda range: Accord.
Honda Clarity tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Clarity owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Honda Clarity have? Power & range
The Honda Clarity is offered with 3 powertrains — Electric, Fuel cell, 1.5L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 3 for the Honda Clarity, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | FWD | Electricity |
| Fuel cell | Electric motor | Single-speed | FWD | Hydrogen |
| Plug-in hybrid | 1.5L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular Gas and Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Clarity by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Honda Clarity. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Clarity | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 12 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,355/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 73 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Honda Clarity?
The Clarity is a midsize car, built from 2004 to 2021. Engines offered: Plug-in hybrid, Fuel cell, Electric.
What is the Honda Clarity warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Clarity reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Clarity?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Honda
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 1981–2026 | 412 | 49 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Accord | 1981–2026 | 415 | 48 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda CR-V | 1997–2026 | 177 | 40 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Pilot | 2003–2026 | 197 | 23 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Odyssey | 1995–2026 | 206 | 22 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Fit | 2007–2020 | 94 | 118 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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