NHTSA Complaint #11621583 — 2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11621583
Vehicle	2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	September 29, 2024
Date Filed	October 23, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

Honda has known issues with the AC system in the 2018-21 Honda Clarity (see [XXX] ). About 4 months after I had the faulty condenser replaced, the AC system (including the window defroster/defogger) stopped working again. This time Honda says that the Evaporator Compressor is faulty and needs replaced. Speaking with other Clarity owners, this seems to be a common failure shortly after the faulty condenser is replaced. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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