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ProblemsByVin File / 2016-HONDA-FIT
2016 · honda

honda Fit problems

1 safety recall. 116 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.6 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
54 reports · avg $850
moderate
powertrain
7 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
airbags
4 reports · avg $1,100
severe
brakes
4 reports · avg $450
severe
engine
4 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
tires
4 reports · avg $150
moderate
wheels
4 reports · avg $400
moderate
body
3 reports · avg $1,500
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2016 Fit · other
2016 HONDA FIT EX DRIVERS SEAT SAFETY ISSUE: THE DESIGN OF THE DRIVERS SEAT MAKES DRIVING THIS CAR FOR ANY DISTANCE UNBEARABLE. THE CAR DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM HAS NO SOLUTION TO THE ISSUE OF THE POOR DESIGN OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. I CAN SLIGHTLY MODIFY THE SEAT CUSHIONING…
12/31/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10938946.0
2016 Fit · electrical
Right-side of Instrument display cluster failure upon start up (no data appears). After warm up and a few miles driven, display appeared garbled information. After a few more miles, the display did seem to correct, but this should not be happening. I believe this should be…
12/30/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11499478.0
2016 Fit · electrical
Right side gauge in dashboard keeps shutting down, displaying random symbols, etc. It is the guage that shows fuel usage, levels, etc. 1000's of reports of this online validate it is not a problem with just my Fit. It does this almost everyday now. After the interior of the…
12/30/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11445561.0
2016 Fit · electrical
Fuel gage display (including ODOMETER, time and temperature) has disappeared. Backlight on, but no information displayed. This is unsafe when 40+ miles away from a gas station and cannot see the neither the fuel gage or the odometer! First occurred in 2019, with around 40,000…
12/28/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11445261.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 15V697000 23/10/2015

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.

Common questions

Is the 2016 Honda Fit reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 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.

What's the most common problem on the 2016 Honda Fit?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 54 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. 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 2016 Honda Fit?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 116 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, 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 aren't always better value.

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