2011 Honda Fit Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2011 Honda Fit has a complaint index of 33, ranking 9th out of 13 model years, with a Caution verdict capped due to 11 recall campaigns. Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 57% of complaints (64 of 113).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #9 of 13 Fit years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 113
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 11
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
Top 2011 Honda Fit problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags64 (57%)
- Engine12 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (11%)
- Electrical System10 (9%)
- Steering10 (9%)
- Structure & Body6 (5%)
- Brakes4 (4%)
- Other3 (3%)
- Seat Belts2 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners describe airbags failing to deploy during moderate to high-speed rear-end collisions.
- Others report airbag sensors being pushed into the engine compartment after front-end impacts, preventing deployment.
- Some drivers report sudden unintended acceleration or the vehicle moving on its own after being parked, resulting in collisions.
- One owner reported an engine misfire that led to a spark plug ejecting and igniting a fire in the engine compartment.
- Another owner reported the automatic braking system failing to engage before a rear-end collision.
- A driver reported the vehicle rolling backward down a driveway after being parked in gear with the ignition off.
2011 Honda Fit recalls
11 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.
2011 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.
2011 compared with other Fit years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Honda Fit reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2011 Fit a complaint index of 33 and a Caution verdict relative to other Fit model years, ranking 9th worst out of 13 years tracked.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Honda Fit?
- Airbags are the top complaint area, making up 57% of all reported issues (64 of 113 complaints), including reports of non-deployment in crashes.
- Does the 2011 Honda Fit have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2011 Fit, most involving airbag inflator replacement, plus one covering drive shaft inspection.
- Why is the 2011 Honda Fit rated Caution instead of based only on its complaint index?
- Its verdict is capped at Caution because of 11 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, despite a moderate complaint index of 33.
- How does the 2011 Fit compare to other Fit years?
- The 2011 Fit's complaint index of 33 is lower than the worst years like 2009 (100) and 2007 (92), but higher than newer years like 2017 (0) and 2020 (8), which earn Best verdicts.