2017 Honda Fit Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Fit.

20162018
Complaints
59
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2017 Honda Fit Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:64,250 mi
#211 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:9,000 mi
#310 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:18,800 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Honda Fit.

Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,250
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,000
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,800
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,433
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2017 Honda Fit — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Honda Fit reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Honda Fit has 59 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Honda Fit?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 64,250 mi); Fuel System (11 complaints, avg 9,000 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 18,800 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Honda Fit?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,890 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Honda Fit?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Honda Fit include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Honda Fit have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Honda Fit as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Honda Fit?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Fit reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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