Honda Fit vs Toyota Corolla
For 2006–2021 models, the Toyota Corolla has 14.6 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
1.9× the Toyota Corolla’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 Corolla
14.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
47% fewer than the Honda Fit
- Complaints
- 7,277
- Sold
- 4,982,403
- Recall campaigns
- 33
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2009–2011. Fewest: 2015–2018. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 69,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 28,394 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 54,650 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 20,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 1,700 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Fit or the Toyota Corolla?
For 2006–2021 models, the Toyota Corolla has 14.6 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 Corolla?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Corolla is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 69,000 miles.
Which Honda Fit and Toyota Corolla years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Fit: 2007, 2009, 2015 and 2019; Toyota Corolla: 2009–2011.
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.