Honda Fit Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Honda Fit model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2020 drew the fewest (36) and the 2007 the most (370).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
36 | 4 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 31–36 |
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
43 | 0 | Electrical system | 5★ | 32–36 |
| 2011 Among the fewest complaints |
113 | 11 | Air bags | — | 29–31 |
| 2012 | 113 | 11 | Air bags | 4★ | 29–31 |
| 2018 | 117 | 4 | Electrical system | 5★ | 31–36 |
| 2016 | 120 | 1 | Electrical system | 5★ | 32–36 |
| 2019 | 136 | 6 | Electrical system | 5★ | 31–36 |
| 2013 | 176 | 10 | Air bags | 4★ | 29–118 |
| 2010 | 184 | 12 | Air bags | — | 29–31 |
| 2008 | 217 | 8 | Air bags | — | 29–31 |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
284 | 4 | Electrical system | 5★ | 32–36 |
| 2009 Among the most complaints |
287 | 11 | Air bags | — | 29–31 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
370 | 11 | Steering | — | 29–31 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Honda Fit years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2007 Honda Fit: 370 complaints
Most-reported: Steering 86 (23%); Air bags 66 (18%); Exterior lighting 66 (18%).
Reports mention 20 crashes, 6 fires, 18 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,681 miles. 11 recall campaigns listed.
2009 Honda Fit: 287 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 104 (36%); Steering 46 (16%); Power train 33 (11%).
Reports mention 23 crashes, 2 fires, 22 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,500 miles. 11 recall campaigns listed.
2015 Honda Fit: 284 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 117 (41%); Fuel/propulsion system 41 (14%); Engine 40 (14%).
Reports mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 15 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 47,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
The Honda Fit years with the fewest complaints
2020 Honda Fit: 36 complaints
Most-reported: Forward collision avoidance 8 (22%); Electrical system 7 (19%); Engine 6 (17%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Honda Fit: 43 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 12 (28%); Engine 11 (26%); Fuel/propulsion system 11 (26%).
Reports mention 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 28,500 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2011 Honda Fit: 113 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 64 (57%); Power train 12 (11%); Electrical system 10 (9%).
Reports mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 68,222 miles. 11 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Honda Fit owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 136 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12,000 |
| 2018 | 117 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 28,850 |
| 2017 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28,500 |
| 2016 | 120 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 37,000 |
| 2015 | 284 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 47,000 |
| 2013 | 176 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 28,900 |
| 2012 | 113 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 49,112 |
| 2011 | 113 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 68,222 |
| 2010 | 184 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 40,000 |
| 2009 | 287 | 23 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 60,500 |
| 2008 | 217 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 74,000 |
| 2007 | 370 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 60,681 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Honda Fit recalls
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2009–2011 model years; 2,719,386 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V346000)
- Fuel Pump May Fail (2018–2019 model years; 2,490,460 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2023; 23V858000)
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2009–2013 model years; 2,232,187 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2016; 16V061000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2007–2008 model years; 1,790,894 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V344000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode (2007–2008 model years; 1,657,752 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2019; 19V501000)
All 34 Honda Fit recall campaigns · Honda Fit problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Honda Fit years FAQ
Which Honda Fit year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2020 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (36). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Honda Fit years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2007, 2009 and 2015 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the air bags. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Honda Fit problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the air bags (536 of 2,196 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Honda Fit have?
NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns covering the Honda Fit. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Honda Fit recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.