YearToAvoid

2010 Honda Fit Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2010 Honda Fit has a complaint index of 67, ranking 5th worst out of 13 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Airbags are the top problem area with 83 complaints (45% of the total) at a median mileage of 42,023, backed by 12 recalls.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
67/100
#5 of 13 Fit years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
183
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
12
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
19
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
17
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
30
27 city / 33 hwy
Injuries / deaths
17 / 0

Top 2010 Honda Fit problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags83 (45%)
  2. Electrical System19 (10%)
  3. Steering18 (10%)
  4. Structure & Body18 (10%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain15 (8%)
  6. Engine14 (8%)
  7. Other14 (8%)
  8. Brakes9 (5%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (4%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers6 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including rollover incidents where the vehicle was destroyed.
  • Some describe brakes becoming unresponsive or only partially engaging after hard braking or a skid, leading to collisions.
  • One owner reported the engine detaching after a crash and the vehicle catching fire.
  • Owners describe unexpected loss of vehicle control during braking, with the car fishtailing or drifting into another lane.
  • A driver reported the vehicle surging backward unexpectedly while in reverse.
  • One report describes airbags deploying internally with popping sounds and smoke inside the cabin after a rear-end collision.
2010 Honda Fit complaints: complaints filed per quarter442010 Q12011 Q32013 Q22015 Q12016 Q32018 Q12019 Q42022 Q2
183 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2016 Q3 (44).

2010 Honda Fit recalls

12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 12 recalls for the 2010 Honda Fit →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Avoid83217830
2009Avoid1002871130
2010Caution671831230
2011Caution331131130
2012Caution171131130

All Honda Fit years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Honda Fit reliable?
The 2010 Fit has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 5th worst among 13 model years, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other Fit years.
What is the main problem with the 2010 Honda Fit?
Airbags are the top problem area, with 83 complaints making up 45% of all reported issues, at a median failure mileage of 42,023.
Does the 2010 Honda Fit have recalls?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2010 Honda Fit, most involving airbag inflators and modules, with none marked do-not-drive.
How does the 2010 Fit compare to other Fit years?
With a complaint index of 67, the 2010 Fit is less problematic than the 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2015 Fit, which are rated Avoid, but worse than newer years like 2016 and 2017, which are rated Good and Best.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Honda Fit?
The 2010 Honda Fit gets 30 mpg combined (27 city, 33 highway), with an EPA estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.