Honda Fit vs Nissan Altima
For 2006–2021 models, the Nissan Altima has 26.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 27.3 for the Honda Fit. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2006–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda Fit
27.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Nissan Altima
- Complaints
- 2,128
- Sold
- 780,280
- Recall campaigns
- 32
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2007, 2009, 2015 and 2019. Fewest: 2006, 2014, 2017 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 53,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,678 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 62,118 mi
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 47,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 62,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Nissan Altima
26.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Honda Fit
- Complaints
- 10,676
- Sold
- 4,038,820
- Recall campaigns
- 30
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008–2009 and 2013–2014. Fewest: 2011, 2018–2019 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 32,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,200 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 72,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Fit or the Nissan Altima?
For 2006–2021 models, the Nissan Altima has 26.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Fit has 27.3, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Fit?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Fit is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 53,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Altima?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Altima is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 32,000 miles.
Which Honda Fit and Nissan Altima years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Fit: 2007, 2009, 2015 and 2019; Nissan Altima: 2008–2009 and 2013–2014.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.