Honda Fit Reliability by Year
2,699 NHTSA complaints (2007–2020). Complaint rate: 138.3 per 1,000 vehicles.
Honda Fit reliability varies significantly by model year. Based on 2,699 NHTSA complaints (2007–2020), the most problematic years are 2007, with high complaint volumes linked to airbag malfunctions. Better choices include 2020, 2017, 2011, which show significantly fewer reported problems.
Why these years are worse
The most common issues driving the complaint spikes:
- airbag malfunctions — 522 complaints (13.2% involved a crash)
- electrical faults — 366 complaints (2.2% involved a crash)
- steering defects — 201 complaints (6.5% involved a crash)
- engine problems — 190 complaints (3.7% involved a crash)
- transmission issues — 182 complaints (5.5% involved a crash)
Which Years to Buy & Avoid
Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.
Bottom line: Avoid the 2007 Honda Fit. The 2020 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: AIR BAGS.
Avoid These Years
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Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA complaint count per model year
Common Honda Fit Problems
Most reported component complaints to NHTSA
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 522 | 13.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 366 | 2.2% |
| STEERING | 201 | 6.5% |
| ENGINE | 190 | 3.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 182 | 5.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 173 | 2.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 150 | 4.0% |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 138 | 10.1% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 87 | 2.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 72 | 43.1% |
Year-by-Year Breakdown
NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.
Year-by-Year Breakdown
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See also: Honda Fitaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.
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