The best and worst Honda Fit years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Honda Fits old enough to judge (2006–2021), the 2006, 2014, 2017 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2007, 2009, 2015 and 2019 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2021 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2007 Honda Fit · 57.8 per 10,000 sold (2.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 75,000 miles; then electric power steering motor and module.
2009 Honda Fit · 41.4 per 10,000 sold (1.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 65,000 miles; then electric power steering motor and module.
2015 Honda Fit · 53.7 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 50,000 miles; then injectors and high-pressure fuel system.
2019 Honda Fit · 38.4 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 24,500 miles; then injectors and high-pressure fuel system.
Years with the fewest complaints
2006 Honda Fit · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2014 Honda Fit · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2017 Honda Fit · 8.8 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 55,500 miles.
2021 Honda Fit · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Honda Fit year: 23.5 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Honda Fit?
Among Honda Fits old enough to judge (2006–2021), the 2007 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 57.8, about 2.5× a typical Honda Fit year. The 2009, 2015 and 2019 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Honda Fit?
The 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Honda Fits from 2006–2021: 0.0, against 23.5 for a typical year. The 2014, 2017 and 2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2007 Honda Fit?
The most-reported problem on the 2007 Honda Fit is wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 75,000 miles.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.