Honda Fit Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
Own a Honda Fit? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.
Honda Fit — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Good | 1 | 29 | 1 | 1 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | Full report → |
| 2019 | Caution | 3 | 96 | 7 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2018 | Caution | 2 | 87 | 8 | 7 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | — | 39 | — | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2016 | Good | 1 | 80 | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2015 | Avoid | 3 | 185 | 8 | 10 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2014Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2013 | Caution | 6 | 98 | 10 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | 7 | 63 | 5 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | 6 | 75 | 4 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2010 | Caution | 7 | 112 | 15 | 21 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Avoid | 6 | 176 | 11 | 11 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2008 | Caution | 5 | 141 | 19 | 17 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2007Worst | Avoid | 6 | 232 | 24 | 24 | — | Steering | Full report → |
14 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Honda Fit Problems
Based on 1,413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Fit Years to Avoid
Best Fit Years to Buy
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Honda Fit Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Honda Fit Reliability
What year Fit has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2007 Honda Fit had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 232 complaints and 6 safety recalls. See the full 2007 report for specific defects.
Is the Honda Fit reliable?
The Honda Fit has accumulated 1,413 owner-filed complaints and 53 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2014 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Fit.
What are the most common Fit problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (290 reports), Electrical System (210 reports), Steering (117 reports), Power Train (105 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Fit has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Check a Specific Honda Fit VIN
Model-level data shows what can go wrong. A VIN-specific report shows what has gone wrong with a particular vehicle — including auction history, odometer discrepancies, open recalls, accident records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Run a Free Honda Fit VIN Report →No account required · Instant results · Updated daily