Honda Fit years to avoid
More than twice the Fit's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Honda Fit years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Honda Fit complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Honda Fit problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags536
- Electrical410
- Engine233
- Steering212
- Body196
- Transmission193
- Fuel system191
- Lights109
- Acceleration75
- Brakes72
- Visibility61
- Driver assistance60
Most reported problems on the Honda Fit
Check engine light 110Headlights 107Stalling 97Power steering loss 75Loss of power 62No deployment 50Water leak 48Airbag light 24
Honda Fit problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89 | 37 | Driver assistance | 9,623 | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 71 | 138 | Fuel system | 12,000 | 6 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 76 | 117 | Fuel system | 28,850 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 90 | 43 | Electrical | 28,500 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 78 | 122 | Electrical | 37,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 47 | 285 | Electrical | 47,000 | 4 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 58 | 176 | Airbags | 28,900 | 10 | 14 | |
| 2012 | 73 | 113 | Airbags | 49,112 | 11 | 6 | |
| 2011 | 72 | 113 | Airbags | 68,222 | 11 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 56 | 184 | Airbags | 40,000 | 12 | 20 | |
| 2009 | 42 | 287 | Airbags | 60,500 | 11 | 23 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 48 | 217 | Airbags | 74,000 | 8 | 28 | |
| 2007 | 33 | 370 | Steering | 60,681 | 11 | 20 | Avoid |
Recalls 34
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Questions about the Honda Fit
What years of the Honda Fit should you avoid?
2007, 2009 and 2015. Each has more than twice the Honda Fit's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 370, mostly about steering and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Honda Fit?
2020, 2017 and 2011 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (37, 43 and 113).
What is the most common problem with the Honda Fit?
Airbags, with 536 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (410) and engine (233).
How many recalls does the Honda Fit have?
34 recalls between 2007 and 2020. The 2010 model year has the most, with 12.
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