Question 1

Is the Honda FIT reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Honda FIT has 1,661 total NHTSA complaints across 10 model years. The most reliable years are 2020 (50 complaints), 2017 (59 complaints), 2011 (127 complaints). Years to avoid: 2015 (368 complaints), 2010 (218 complaints), 2013 (214 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Honda FIT should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2015, 2010, 2013 Honda FIT. The 2015 model has the most complaints (368) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Honda FIT?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Honda FIT are 2020 (50 complaints), 2017 (59 complaints), 2011 (127 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2020	50	Forward emergency collision detect system went off...	Excellent Reliability
2019	190	I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH MY FOOT ON ...	Below Average
2018	160	LOTS OF GAS IN OIL BOTH TIMES ON OIL CHANGES. MO...	Average
2017	59	I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW $17K CAR IN AUGUST. I HAVE...	Above Average
2016	145	OUR HONDA DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED US THE THE CHECK...	Average
2015	368	HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER AND ALREADY CHANGED...	Avoid This Year
2013	214	TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA FIT. THE CONTAC...	Below Average
2012	130	NO INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT. JUST A REQUEST CONCERNING...	Average
2011	127	THE CAR IN FRONT STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE OF...	Above Average
2010	218	TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT ...	Avoid This Year

Honda FIT — All Years

Honda FIT — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid