Honda Fit problems
286 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Powertrain: 33 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 72,000–135,703 mi
- Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Honda fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v061000 (air bags) and 16v346000 (air bags) however the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Front seat passenger seatbelt locks and fails to release. This problem began shortly after we purchased our Honda fit. It has occurred almost weekly. We have taken it into hondas service dept on several occasions but they have never found any problem. We have owned other fits…
Takata recall: I contacted berkeley Honda to get this recall fixed. A sales person contacted me to try to sell me a new car but the service department never returned the call. I called them back and they supposedly ordered the part but never advised me if the part was…
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Common questions
Is the 2009 Honda Fit reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 286 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Honda Fit is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2009 Honda Fit?
The 2009 Honda Fit is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Powertrain: 33 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 72,000–135,703 mi; Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2009 Honda Fit?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 102 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 68,624 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 68,624 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Honda Fit has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Honda Fit?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 286 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.