YearToAvoid

2018 Honda Fit Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2018 Honda Fit has a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th of 13 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 117 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Fuel System and Electrical System issues leading.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
42/100
#8 of 13 Fit years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
117
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
4
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33
31 city / 36 hwy
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0

Top 2018 Honda Fit problems

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

  1. Fuel System41 (35%)
  2. Electrical System37 (32%)
  3. Engine26 (22%)
  4. Other18 (15%)
  5. Structure & Body14 (12%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (9%)
  7. Lane Departure5 (4%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain4 (3%)
  9. Airbags3 (3%)
  10. Steering2 (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 report the CVT can disengage into what feels like neutral if the car is shut off while still in drive, letting it roll unexpectedly.
  • Owners describe the check engine light coming on along with fuel smell or gas contamination in the oil, sometimes with the engine bogging down while driving.
  • Several report multiple warning lights (ABS, tire pressure, power steering, lane departure) illuminating together, sometimes tied to fuel injector or fuel pump replacement.
  • Some describe the odometer or gas gauge display glitching or scrambling on cold mornings, clearing up after driving for a while.
  • One owner reported the car briefly failing to accelerate when shifting from park or reverse into drive.
  • One owner reported paint peeling from the roof after rain, at high mileage.
2018 Honda Fit complaints: complaints filed per quarter112018 Q12019 Q32020 Q42021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4
117 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q4 (11).

2018 Honda Fit recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 24V384000May 31, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras114,686 vehicles

    Back over prevention:software

    Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  3. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

See all 4 recalls for the 2018 Honda Fit →

2018 Honda Fit fuel economy and fuel cost

City
31 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
33 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,950
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.

2018 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
2016Good25120134
2017Best043034
2018Good42117433
2019Caution50136633
2020Best836433

All Honda Fit years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Honda Fit reliable based on NHTSA data?
NHTSA data shows the 2018 Fit has a complaint index of 42 and ranks 8th out of 13 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Fit years.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Fit?
Fuel System complaints make up 35% of reports (41 complaints) and Electrical System issues make up 32% (37 complaints), followed by Engine issues at 22%.
Does the 2018 Honda Fit have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Fit, covering airbags, the rearview camera display, and the fuel pump module. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How many complaints does NHTSA have on file for the 2018 Honda Fit?
NHTSA lists 117 complaints for the 2018 Fit, including 4 crashes and 9 injuries, with no reported fires or deaths.
What is the median mileage when problems occur on the 2018 Fit?
Across all reported issues, the median mileage at failure is 28,850 miles, though this varies by problem area, from 7,128 miles for transmission complaints to 89,075 miles for camera/collision-avoidance complaints.

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.