NHTSA has 370 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Honda Fit[1]. Steering is the biggest group, with 86 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.
- Steering. 86 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe power steering that cuts out without warning, a wheel that feels like it locks while turning, and a warning light that comes on after starting.
- Exterior Lighting. 66 complaints[5]. Owners describe headlights aimed too low, lights that seem to bob, low beams that stop working, and a headlight connector that melted.
- Air Bags. 66 complaints[6]. Owners describe collisions where the air bags did not go off, and some write in to ask whether a crash test finding applies to their car.
- Structure. 62 complaints[7]. Owners describe a car that sits so low that parts underneath scrape, and body damage after low-speed bumps.
- Electrical System. 32 complaints[8].
- Engine. 29 complaints[9].
- Power Train. 27 complaints[10].
- Speed Control. 13 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 Fit is necessarily included.
- Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft (20V770), December 2020. About 248,358 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V501), June 2019. About 1,657,752 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (19V182), March 2019. About 1,101,534 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V268), April 2018. About 1,335 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, stalling, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V029), January 2017. About 308,884 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V344), May 2016. About 1,790,894 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls (13V260), June 2013. About 143,083 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights › High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch (10V624), December 2010. About 143,083 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls (10V033), February 2010. About 141,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[20]
- Air Bags › Frontal (07V549), December 2007. About 34,300 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended.[21]
- Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual (06V270), July 2006. About 1,190,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names.[22]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[23] | 27 / 35 / 30 | $2,250 |
| Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 28 / 34 / 31 | $2,150 |
| Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[24] | 27 / 34 / 29 | $2,300 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR FWD[25].
How 2007 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 370 | 11 |
| 2008 | 217 | 8 |
| 2009 | 287 | 11 |
| 2010 | 184 | 12 |
| 2011 | 113 | 11 |
| 2012 | 113 | 11 |
| 2013 | 176 | 10 |
| 2015 | 285 | 4 |
| 2016 | 121 | 1 |
| 2017 | 43 | 0 |
| 2018 | 117 | 4 |
| 2019 | 136 | 6 |
| 2020 | 36 | 4 |
NHTSA's counts for the Fit show 370 complaints and 11 recalls for 2007[3]. Among the 14 model years listed, 13 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 0 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (0) and the most are for 2007 (370)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2007 Fit?
NHTSA lists 370 complaints for this model year[1] and 11 recalls[3]. Steering, exterior lighting, air bags and structure are the biggest groups[2][5][6][7]. These are owner reports that nobody has verified, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Check the recall list on this page before you buy, and have the steering and lighting looked at on any car you test drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Fit?
- Owners name steering most often, with 86 complaints[2]. Exterior lighting and air bags follow with 66 complaints each[5][6].
- Does the 2007 Honda Fit have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 11 recalls for this model year[3]. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.
- How many complaints are there for the 2007 Honda Fit?
- NHTSA has 370 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Honda Fit?
- See the fuel economy section on this page, which is built from EPA data.
- Is the 2007 Honda Fit reliable?
- Complaints are reported by owners and are not adjusted for sales, so they are only one signal. Steering is the largest group at 86 complaints[2]. See the sections on this page for recalls and safety ratings.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 370 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Honda Fit (20 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 18 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 86 complaints name the steering component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 54,567). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Fit model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 34 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 66 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 66 complaints name the air bags component group (13 crashes, 1 fires, 13 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 62 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,169). NHTSA vehicle records
- 32 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,350). NHTSA vehicle records
- 29 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the speed control component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,062). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 20V770, filed December 10, 2020: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V501, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V182, filed March 6, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V268, filed April 26, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V029, filed January 10, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V344, filed May 23, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 13V260, filed June 24, 2013: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V624, filed December 15, 2010: Exterior Lighting › Headlights › High / Low Beam Dimmer Switch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V033, filed February 2, 2010: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 07V549, filed December 3, 2007: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 06V270, filed July 26, 2006: Equipment › Other › Owners / Service / Other Manual . NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records