Honda Fit vs Toyota Camry
For 2006–2021 models, the Toyota Camry has 17.2 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
1.6× the Toyota Camry’s rate
- 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
Toyota Camry
17.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
37% fewer than the Honda Fit
- Complaints
- 10,455
- Sold
- 6,084,344
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2007–2009 and 2018. Fewest: 2006, 2016–2017 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 37,700 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 70,377 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,191 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 30,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Fit or the Toyota Camry?
For 2006–2021 models, the Toyota Camry has 17.2 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 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Camry is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 64,000 miles.
Which Honda Fit and Toyota Camry years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Fit: 2007, 2009, 2015 and 2019; Toyota Camry: 2007–2009 and 2018.
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.