Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs Volvo 850
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 | Volvo 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 293 | 732 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2021 | 1993–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 1996 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 22 | 45 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 51 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 18.7% |
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%
Volvo 850 by year
What breaks
Brakes
117
16.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
73
10.0%
Electrical System
73
10.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
67
9.2%
Engine & Cooling
55
7.5%
Tires
45
6.1%
Airbags
42
5.7%
Seats
37
5.1%