The 2017 Honda Clarity is a midsize car that came with a Electric engine. Even at 9 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Midsize Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | Electric |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Electricity, Hydrogen |
| Fuel economy | 69–126 city / 67–103 highway / 68–114 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| EPA fuel economy score | 10 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 10 out of 10 |
| Versions tested by EPA | 2 configurations: Clarity EV, Clarity FCV |
| Age | 9 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Honda Clarity. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Honda Clarity with NHTSA.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 1 technical service bulletin or communication with NHTSA covering the 2017 Honda Clarity. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2017 Honda Clarity.
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NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pe
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It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2017 Claritys that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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