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Honda Fit problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Fit from 2007 to 2020: 2,197 owner complaints and 93 recalls across 13 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2007 (370), 2009 (287), 2015 (284). Best fuel economy: 36 mpg combined (2020).

Honda Fit
Photo: Benespit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags536
Electrical406
Steering212
Engine200
Body & structure195
Transmission & drivetrain193
Other / unknown177
Fuel & propulsion156

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20071137031
2008821731
20091128731
20101218431
20111111331
20121111331
20131017631
2015428436
2016112136
201704336
2018411736
2019613636
202043636

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Honda Fit?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2007 (370), 2009 (287), 2015 (284).

How many recalls has the Honda Fit had?

Across 2007–2020, NHTSA lists 93 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).