Honda Fit Reliability Rankings: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 23, 2026

According to our reliability score system, the best Honda Fit years to buy are the 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2020. The 2017 scores highest, at 88 out of 100.

No Fit year rates Avoid, but the 2007 needs a careful look. Owners of the 2007 most often report the steering, mostly working only some of the time.

Shopping for a newer Fit? Among the 2009 and later years, the 2009 to 2013 and 2015 to 2020 rate Good or Excellent.

On a tighter budget, an older Fit from before 2009 can be a smart buy. The 2008 rates Good. Skip or check closely the 2007.

Good

Model score, all years

Model years tracked

2,198

Owner complaints

Recalls, all years

Excellent4 years

2020 82 2017 88 2016 86 2013 81

Good8 years

2019 73 2018 73 2015 74 2012 78 2011 75 2010 74 2009 76 2008 72

Caution1 year

2007 64

Avoid0 years

No Fit year is rated Avoid.

Honda Fit reliability score by model yearScore out of 100 · 70 = average for a car of the same age

Excellent 80+Good 70–79Caution 60–69Avoid under 60 Provisional, with 80% range 70 = average for a car of the same age

Best Years to Buy a Honda Fit

Four Fit years rate Excellent, scoring 80 or higher. The 2017 leads with 88.

2017 Fit

3rd generation

Excellent

Most reported problems

Instrument cluster: works on and off16%
Engine: unusual noises14%
Paint and rust: damage14%
Fuel injector: fault code9%
VTC actuator failure5%
Fuel economy: high fuel use5%

Per 10k cars: 10.6
Complaints: 43
Recalls: 0

Full 2017 report →

2016 Fit

3rd generation

Excellent

Most reported problems

Instrument cluster: works on and off36%
Fuel injector failure12%
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart7%
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in6%
Tire pressure monitoring: warning lights4%
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)3%

Per 10k cars: 16.8
Complaints: 121
Recalls: 1

Full 2016 report →

2020 Fit

3rd generation

Excellent

Most reported problems

Instrument cluster: works on and off19%
Engine carbon buildup: rough running or misfires14%
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead11%
Driver-assist camera and radar: stopped working11%
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking8%
Fuel system: a bad smell6%

Per 10k cars: 10.3
Complaints: 36
Recalls: 4

Full 2020 report →

2013 Fit

2nd generation

Excellent

Most reported problems

CV axles: parts breaking or coming apart6%
Ignition coils or spark plugs: damage5%
Steering: locking up4%
Electrical system (part not stated): works on and off3%
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)3%
12V battery: the car not starting3%

Per 10k cars: 12.5
Complaints: 176
Recalls: 10

Full 2013 report →

Also rated Good: 2008–2012, 2015, 2018–2019.

Honda Fit Years to Avoid

No Fit year rates Avoid. The 2007 is the only Fit year rated Caution, with a score of 64.

2007 Fit

1st generation

Caution

Most reported problems

Steering: works on and off22%
Headlights: stopped working17%
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in13%
CV axles: parts breaking or coming apart4%
Exterior lights: stopped working3%
Cabin odor or mold: a bad smell3%

Per 10k cars: 47.4
Complaints: 370
Recalls: 11

Honda extended the warranty on some 2007 Fits for a problem with the steering.

Full 2007 report →

Honda Fit Reliability by Year

All model years, newest first. Tap a year for its full report, with the problems owners report, recalls, Honda programs and crash ratings.

Year	Generation	Rating	Score	Vs average	Complaints	Per 10k cars	Recalls
2020	3rd generation	Excellent	82	0.38×	36	10.3	4	Report
2019	3rd generation	Good	73	0.84×	136	23.9	6	Report
2018	3rd generation	Good	73	0.84×	117	29.5	4	Report
2017	3rd generation	Excellent	88	0.31×	43	10.6	0	Report
2016	3rd generation	Excellent	86	0.46×	121	16.8	1	Report
2015	3rd generation	Good	74	0.88×	285	32.7	4	Report
2013	2nd generation	Excellent	81	0.36×	176	12.5	10	Report
2012	2nd generation	Good	78	0.53×	113	16.3	11	Report
2011	2nd generation	Good	75	0.49×	113	15.1	11	Report
2010	2nd generation	Good	74	0.49×	184	16.8	12	Report
2009	2nd generation(first year)	Good	76	0.70×	287	24.5	11	Report
2008	1st generation	Good	72	0.73×	217	23.4	8	Report
2007	1st generation	Caution	64	1.3×	370	47.4	11	Report

Vs average: how this year's complaint rate compares with the average car of the same age. 1× is average, 2× is twice as many. Per 10k cars: complaints so far for every 10,000 cars Honda made for the U.S. that model year. The complaint count also includes owners who wrote in only about a recall notice, with no problem to report. The score leaves those out. Generations follow Honda's own model history.

How We Score Each Model Year

Count What Owners Report

Every complaint filed with NHTSA for the model year, plus its recalls. Recall-notice filings with no fault are left out.

Adjust for How Many Were Made

A popular car gets more complaints just because there are more of them. We divide by the number Honda made for that model year and compare with the average car of the same age.

Turn It Into a Score

70 is average. Twice the average rate of complaints costs 10 points, half the rate adds 10. Serious problems count more than everyday ones.

Read the full method →

What to Do Next

Check a Model Year →Open the full report for one year: score, the problems owners report, recalls, coverage and crash ratings.Compare Fit Years →Put up to four model years side by side and see which one is more reliable.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs the automaker may still pay for after the factory warranty ends, with its own documents.Look Up a VIN →Confirm the exact model year, engine and trim of the car you are looking at.