Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs Acura CL
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | Acura CL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 293 | 731 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2021 | 1997–2004 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 22 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 13% |
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
51
17.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
43
14.7%
Engine & Cooling
37
12.6%
Electrical System
29
9.9%
Other & Unspecified
29
9.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
8.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
7.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
5.1%
Acura CL by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
333
45.6%
Airbags
77
10.5%
Electrical System
63
8.6%
Engine & Cooling
42
5.7%
Brakes
30
4.1%
Suspension
27
3.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26
3.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
25
3.4%