NHTSA has 184 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Honda Fit[1]. The air bags group is the biggest, with 84 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name most often.
- Air Bags. 84 complaints[2]. Owners describe air bags that stayed shut in a crash, a passenger air bag that showed as off with nobody in the seat, and dealers who could not find a cause.
- Electrical System. 19 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe dimming lights, a stuck A/C switch, a blower fan that only works on its top setting, and a noisy door lock switch.
- Steering. 18 complaints[6]. Owners describe a wheel that will not straighten after a turn, a car that wanders in its lane, and stiffness that grew over time.
- Power Train. 16 complaints[7]. Owners describe axles that broke more than once, a car that would not move in any gear, and a car that slowed down on its own.
- Unknown Or Other. 12 complaints[8].
- Structure. 11 complaints[9].
- Engine. 9 complaints[10].
- Brakes. 8 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 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 (19V502), June 2019. About 9,555 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 (19V500), June 2019. About 1,558 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.[14]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V378), May 2019. About 19,138 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 (18V661), September 2018. About 1,355,406 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.[16]
- 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.[17]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V042), January 2018. About 691,726 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.[18]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V545), August 2017. About 3,257 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.[19]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V030), January 2017. About 977,708 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.[20]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V346), May 2016. About 2,719,386 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.[21]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (16V061), February 2016. About 2,232,187 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[22]
- Engine And Engine Cooling (11V101), February 2011. About 97,201 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[23]
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[4] | 28 / 35 / 31 | $2,150 |
| Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[24] | 27 / 33 / 29 | $2,300 |
| Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[25] | 27 / 33 / 30 | $2,250 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR FWD[26].
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2010 Honda Fit with electric motor[27] | 117 hp |
How 2010 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 184 complaints and 12 recalls for 2010[3]. Among the 14 model years listed, 9 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 4 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 2010 Fit?
The 2010 Fit has 184 complaints on file, and the air bags group stands well apart from the rest[1][2]. Owners also raise electrical, steering and power train trouble[5][6][7]. These are unverified reports and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold[1]. Recalls also exist for this year, so check the Recalls section above[3]. If you are shopping for one, ask for service records and have a mechanic look at the air bag warning light, the steering and the axles.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Fit?
- Air bags lead the list with 84 complaints[2]. Electrical, steering and power train groups follow[5][6][7].
- Does the 2010 Honda Fit have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year fact shows 12 recalls for 2010[3]. The full list is in the Recalls section on this page.
- How many complaints has the 2010 Honda Fit had?
- NHTSA has 184 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
- How many miles do 2010 Honda Fit problems start at?
- It depends on the group. The median mileage at failure is 42,023 for air bags[2] and 103,659 for the power train[7].
- What is the MPG and crash rating of the 2010 Honda Fit?
- See the fuel economy and safety sections on this page. They are built from EPA and NHTSA data.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Honda Fit
Compare all model years of the Honda Fit
Other Honda models from 2010
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 184 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Honda Fit (20 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 18 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 84 complaints name the air bags component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,023). 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, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 35 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 19 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 48,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 18 complaints name the steering component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,198). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 103,659). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 11 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 25,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 15,800). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 20V770, filed December 10, 2020: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V502, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V500, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V378, filed May 16, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V661, filed September 27, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V268, filed April 26, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V042, filed January 9, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V545, filed August 31, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V030, filed January 10, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V346, filed May 24, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V061, filed February 3, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 11V101, filed February 17, 2011: Engine And Engine Cooling. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 33 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2010 Honda Fit with electric motor: rated 117 hp. www.epa.gov