2015 Honda Fit Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Honda Fit ranks 4th worst among 13 model years, with a complaint index of 75 and 283 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical System problems dominate at 42% of complaints, alongside 4 recalls including transmission software and ignition coil issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #4 of 13 Fit years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 283
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 12
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 15
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 32 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 0
Top 2015 Honda Fit problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System119 (42%)
- Engine48 (17%)
- Fuel System42 (15%)
- Other40 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain38 (13%)
- Structure & Body25 (9%)
- Airbags15 (5%)
- Brakes12 (4%)
- Seat Belts12 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or making low-speed turns, with the vehicle lurching forward into curbs, walls, or buildings.
- Some drivers report the brakes failing to respond after the car suddenly accelerated, traveling a distance before hitting an obstacle.
- Side airbags reportedly failed to deploy in low-speed crashes even when the front airbag activated, resulting in injuries.
- Rear seat belt buckles were reported installed backwards or crossed, with center and driver-side buckles swapped, creating a mismatch risk.
- One owner described a crash where the front airbags did not deploy despite a heavy-impact collision that damaged the transmission and body.
2015 Honda Fit recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V697000Oct 23, 2015Structure & Body25,367 vehicles
Structure
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
Risk: If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
- NHTSA 15V574000Sep 15, 2015Transmission & Powertrain143,676 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Risk: If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
- NHTSA 15V559000Sep 3, 2015Electrical System17,796 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.
Risk: If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT9.
2015 Honda Fit fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 32 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,900
- 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.
2015 compared with other Fit years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Honda Fit reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 Fit a complaint index of 75, the 4th highest among 13 model years, resulting in an Avoid verdict. Electrical System complaints make up 42% of all reports.
- What problems does the 2015 Honda Fit have?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System (119 complaints, 42% share), followed by Engine (48 complaints), Fuel System (42 complaints), and Transmission & Powertrain (38 complaints).
- Does the 2015 Honda Fit have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Fit, covering the rear grab handle bracket, transmission software, Plug Top Ignition Coils, and the A-pillar interior cover. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Which Honda Fit model years are better than 2015?
- According to NHTSA data, 2017 and 2020 rate Best, and 2016 and 2018 rate Good, all with lower complaint indexes than the 2015 model's 75.
- At what mileage do 2015 Honda Fit problems occur?
- Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 47,500 miles, with Electrical System issues reported around 50,000 miles and Transmission & Powertrain issues around 77,000 miles.