Volkswagen Golf R vs Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
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 | Volkswagen Golf R | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 117 | 290 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2026 | 2017–2021 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6% | 11.7% |
Volkswagen Golf R by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
21
17.9%
Electrical System
15
12.8%
Brakes
14
12.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
9.4%
Other & Unspecified
11
9.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
8.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.8%
Steering
4
3.4%
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
51
17.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
41
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
37
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
29
10.0%
Electrical System
28
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
7.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
5.2%