2010 Honda Fit Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#5 most-complained of 13 Fit years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Honda Fit has 183 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 67 out of 100 — #5 highest of 13 Fit model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (83 complaints, 45% of the total). Complaints report 19 crashes, 1 fire, and 17 injuries.
- Complaints
- 183
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes / fires
- 19 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 33 hwy
Top 2010 Honda Fit problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags83 (45%)
- Electrical System19 (10%)
- Steering18 (10%)
- Structure & Body18 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (8%)
- Engine14 (8%)
- Other14 (8%)
- Brakes9 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (3%)
2010 Honda Fit recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V770000Dec 10, 2020Transmission & Powertrain248,358 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
- NHTSA 19V502000Jun 27, 2019Airbags9,555 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
- NHTSA 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,558 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
2010 Honda Fit fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Fit years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Honda Fit a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Honda Fit ranks #5 of 13 among Fit model years (Complaint Index 67/100, verdict: Caution). It has 183 complaints and 12 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Fit?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (83 complaints), electrical system (19 complaints), and steering (18 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 39,975 miles.
- Does the 2010 Honda Fit have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2010 Honda Fit, most recently reported 2020, covering transmission & powertrain, airbags, and engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Honda Fit?
- EPA rates the 2010 Honda Fit at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.