Honda Fit Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Q: What year Fit should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA recall and complaint data, the 2007 Honda Fit has the most documented problems with a problem score of 438 — driven primarily by 11 recalls, 369 complaints, and issues with STEERING.

Q: What is the best year Fit to buy?

The 2014 Honda Fit is the best-scoring year in our analysis with a problem score of only 0, meaning 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record.

Q: Which Fit has the fewest problems?

The 2014, 2020, 2017 model years have the fewest reported problems in the NHTSA database. Always verify a specific vehicle's history with a VIN report before purchasing.

Every Honda Fit model year (2007–2020) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Honda Fit Years to Avoid

#1 WORST

2007

11 recalls · 369 complaints

18 reported injuries

Top issue: STEERING

Problem score: 438

#2 WORST

2009

11 recalls · 286 complaints

22 reported injuries

Top issue: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 363

#3 WORST

2015

4 recalls · 274 complaints

15 reported injuries

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 316

Best Honda Fit Years to Buy

#1 BEST

2014

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST

2020

3 recalls · 31 complaints

Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem score: 42

#3 BEST

2017

0 recalls · 42 complaints

Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 44

Found the right year? Verify that specific Fit with a free VIN report.

Honda Fit — Year-by-Year Problem Report

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Problem Score	Verdict
2020	3	31	42	Excellent
2019	5	130	151	Good
2018	3	109	136	Good
2017	0	42	44	Good
2016	1	116	125	Good
2015	4	274	316	Avoid
2014	0	0	0	Excellent
2013	10	173	235	Caution
2012	11	113	152	Good
2011	11	112	163	Caution
2010	12	183	253	Caution
2009	11	286	363	Avoid
2008	8	216	296	Avoid
2007	11	369	438	Avoid

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Honda Fit Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2020

Recent Fit models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2020 stands out with just 42 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2014

Mid-decade Fit units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2014 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older Fit models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Fit should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2007 Honda Fit if possible. It has 11 recalls, 369 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is STEERING. The overall problem score is 438 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Fit to buy?+

The 2014 Honda Fit is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Fit has the fewest problems?+

The 2014, 2020, 2017 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

More Honda Fit Research

Reliability Score

Overall reliability rating and score breakdown for the Honda Fit.

Common Problems

Full breakdown of every reported defect for the Honda Fit.

Check a Specific Honda Fit VIN

Model-year rankings show statistical risk. A VIN-specific report reveals the individual vehicle's full history — accidents, odometer rollbacks, auction records, and open recall status.

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