NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Honda Fit[1]. The air bags group is the largest, with 64 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.
- Air Bags. 64 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe air bags that stayed shut after a hard impact. Others describe long waits for a repair after being told not to drive.
- Power Train. 12 complaints[5]. Owners describe a car that suddenly stopped moving at a light, sometimes with a loud noise, and a tow after a broken axle. Some also describe a humming noise that grew with speed.
- Engine. 10 complaints[6]. Owners describe loose spark plugs, misfires and a sudden loss of engine power. Some report air conditioning damage from road debris.
- Electrical System. 10 complaints[7]. The stories here are thin, so we leave it at the count.
- Steering. 10 complaints[8]. Owners describe power steering that goes heavy for a few seconds or longer, sometimes while the radio cuts out too.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2011 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.[9]
- 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.[10]
- 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.[11]
- 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.[12]
- 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.[13]
- 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.[14]
- 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.[15]
- 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.[16]
- 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.[17]
- 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.[18]
- 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.[19]
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[20] | 27 / 33 / 29 | $2,300 |
| Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[21] | 27 / 33 / 30 | $2,250 |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD[22] | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 | 12.4% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2011 Honda Fit with 1.5L 4-cylinder[23] | 117 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIT 4DR HATCH FWD DX/LX/SPORT[24] | 162 in | 67 in | 60 in | 98 in | 2,471 lb |
How 2011 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 113 complaints and 11 recalls for 2011[3]. Among the 14 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2011 and 9 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 2011 Fit?
The 2011 Honda Fit has 113 complaints on file with NHTSA[1]. Most of the attention goes to air bags, which have the largest group[2]. Power train, engine, electrical and steering complaints are much smaller groups[5][6][7][8]. These are unverified owner reports and the counts are not adjusted for sales. Check the recalls section above and ask a mechanic to look over any car you plan to buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda Fit?
- Air bags are the largest complaint group at 64 complaints[2]. Power train has 12[5], and engine, electrical and steering have 10 each[6][7][8].
- Does the 2011 Honda Fit have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year[3]. The full list is in the Recalls section on this page.
- Is the 2011 Honda Fit reliable?
- Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA[1]. That is one signal only, since the reports are unverified and not adjusted for sales.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Honda Fit?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Which year of the Honda Fit is best?
- See the by-year comparison on this page. It lays out complaints and recalls for each year side by side[3].
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Honda Fit
Compare all model years of the Honda Fit
Other Honda models from 2011
Similar cars from 2011: station wagons
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Honda Fit (8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 9 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 64 complaints name the air bags component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 63,500). 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
- 12 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 97,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,000). 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
- 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, 5 HB FWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 12.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2011 Honda Fit with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 117 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FIT 4DR HATCH FWD DX/LX/SPORT: length 162 in, width 67 in, height 60 in, wheelbase 98 in, curb weight 2,471 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov