Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Clarity.
The 2019 Honda Clarity presents a stable reliability profile, recording only three total owner complaints. These reported issues are concentrated in the electrical system and service brakes, while the model year is associated with a single recall. This low frequency of complaints suggests a high degree of consistency in the vehicle's operational history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 500 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 192.9 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4063 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 62.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 57/43 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Clarity of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Touring Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 17.0-kWh | 7.60 sec | 16.10 sec | 212 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Touring Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 17.0-kWh | 7.50 sec | 15.90 sec | 212 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Touring Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 17.0-kWh | 7.70 sec | 16.20 sec | 212 hp | FWD |
| 2017 | Fuel Cell Sedan Electric 103-kW 1.7-kWh | 7.80 sec | 16.20 sec | 174 hp | FWD |
| 2017 | Fuel Cell Sedan Electric 103-kW 1.7-kWh | 8.10 sec | 16.40 sec | 174 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 108 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242.0 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 1200 Checking Speed rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | ±50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 1200 Speed up rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | ±50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039-.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 500 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 46.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 54.0 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| 1 | 84 inch lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 84 in |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Journal Bolts 1, 2, 4 and 5: 22°, Step 3: Journal Bolt 3: 32°. | 22 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2019 Honda Clarity dominate in one area — the electrical system,service brakes, 1 of 3 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the electrical system,service brakes, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system,service brakes pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July…
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.