What year Honda Fit should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2010, 2013, and 2015 Honda Fit. The 2015 model has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2010 at 89 and 2013 at 78.

What is the best year for a Honda Fit?

The 2012, 2017, and 2020 Honda Fit rank best, with complaint index scores of 22, 0, and 11 respectively, the lowest among all model years covered.

Does the Honda Fit have airbag recalls?

Yes. The 2010 and 2013 Fit were both included in recall campaigns 19V502000 and 19V500000 covering frontal airbag inflator replacements, and airbags are the top problem area for both years, making up 45% and 52% of complaints respectively.

Is the 2015 Honda Fit reliable?

Relative to other Fit years, 2015 is the worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 283 complaints, the highest of any year covered. Electrical system issues account for 42% of its complaints.

How many total complaints does the Honda Fit have?

NHTSA lists 1,320 total complaints and 25 recall campaigns across the 2010-2020 Honda Fit model years.

Honda Fit Best and Worst Years (2010–2020)

Avoid the 2010, 2013, and 2015 Honda Fit, which carry the highest complaint index scores (89, 78, and 100) largely tied to airbag and electrical problems. The 2012, 2017, and 2020 model years score lowest (22, 0, 11) and are the best picks among 1,320 total complaints and 25 recall campaigns across 2010-2020.

Avoid 2010 Avoid 2013 Avoid 2015 Best 2012 Best 2017 Best 2020

Model years: 10; 2010–2020
NHTSA complaints: 1,320
Recall campaigns: 25
Crashes reported: 78
Fires reported: 8
Top problem area: Electrical System

Fit Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Honda Fit problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	Avoid	89	183	19	1	12	Airbags	30	—
2011	Good	44	113	8	1	11	Airbags	30	—
2012	Best	22	113	6	0	11	Airbags	30	4★
2013	Avoid	78	176	14	4	10	Airbags	30.5	4★
2015	Avoid	100	283	12	1	4	Electrical System	34	5★
2016	Good	33	120	5	0	1	Electrical System	34	5★
2017	Best	0	43	0	0	0	Electrical System	34	5★
2018	Caution	56	117	4	0	4	Fuel System	33	5★
2019	Caution	67	136	9	1	6	Fuel System	33	5★
2020	Best	11	36	1	0	4	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	33	5★

Fit years to avoid: what went wrong

2015 Honda Fit Index 100 · 283 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2015 Fit ranks worst overall with the highest complaint index of 100 out of 283 complaints. Electrical system problems lead at 42% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 50,000 miles, followed by engine issues at 17% and fuel system issues at 15%. Owners describe unexpected acceleration and brake failure incidents. Only 4 recall campaigns apply, covering structure/body grab handles, a transmission software update, and ignition coil wiring damage. This year recorded 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 15 injuries.

2015 electrical system problems →2015 engine problems →2015 fuel system problems →

2010 Honda Fit Index 89 · 183 complaints · 12 recalls

The 2010 Fit ranks second-worst with a complaint index of 89 and 183 complaints. Airbags dominate at 45% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 42,023 miles; owners describe crashes where airbags failed to deploy or deployed improperly. Electrical system and steering issues each made up 10% of reports. NHTSA logged 12 recall campaigns for this year, including airbag inflator replacements and a drive shaft inspection recall. Crashes tied to this year's complaints reached 19, with one fire and 17 injuries reported.

2010 airbags problems →2010 electrical system problems →2010 steering problems →

2013 Honda Fit Index 78 · 176 complaints · 10 recalls

The 2013 Fit ranks third-worst with a complaint index of 78 and 176 complaints. Airbags account for 52% of complaints at a median mileage of just 18,100 miles, the lowest failure point among the avoid years, with owners reporting non-deploying airbags during crashes. Electrical system issues made up 13% of complaints, and engine problems another 13% at a median of 15,500 miles. Ten recall campaigns cover this year, including airbag inflator recalls and a transmission drive shaft inspection. Complaints tied to 14 crashes, 4 fires, and 16 injuries.

2013 airbags problems →2013 electrical system problems →2013 engine problems →

Most common Honda Fit problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System342 (26%)
Airbags308 (23%)
Engine192 (15%)
Fuel System181 (14%)
Other154 (12%)
Transmission & Powertrain108 (8%)
Structure & Body99 (8%)
Steering68 (5%)
Brakes53 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires44 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Honda Fit should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2010, 2013, and 2015 Honda Fit. The 2015 model has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2010 at 89 and 2013 at 78.
What is the best year for a Honda Fit?: The 2012, 2017, and 2020 Honda Fit rank best, with complaint index scores of 22, 0, and 11 respectively, the lowest among all model years covered.
Does the Honda Fit have airbag recalls?: Yes. The 2010 and 2013 Fit were both included in recall campaigns 19V502000 and 19V500000 covering frontal airbag inflator replacements, and airbags are the top problem area for both years, making up 45% and 52% of complaints respectively.
Is the 2015 Honda Fit reliable?: Relative to other Fit years, 2015 is the worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 283 complaints, the highest of any year covered. Electrical system issues account for 42% of its complaints.
How many total complaints does the Honda Fit have?: NHTSA lists 1,320 total complaints and 25 recall campaigns across the 2010-2020 Honda Fit model years.