2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs 2019 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 2019 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 246 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 4 | 111 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 25–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 50,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 128 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 37 |
| Power Train | 4 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 6 | 9 |
| Stalling | 0 | 46 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 22 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
2019 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.