What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Fit?

The biggest complaint group on file names the electrical system. The fuel and propulsion system is next. Details are in the problems section above.

Does the 2016 Honda Fit have any recalls?

Yes, the by-year data shows a recall on file. The Recalls section on this page lists it.

How many complaints are there for the 2016 Honda Fit?

NHTSA has 121 owner complaints on file. These are unverified reports from owners.

Is the 2016 Honda Fit reliable?

Complaint counts are one signal and not a full picture. See the problems and recalls sections here, and compare years in the by-year section.

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Honda Fit?

The fuel economy section on this page has the EPA figures.

2016 Honda Fit Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 121 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Honda Fit^[1]. The biggest group names the electrical system, with 54 complaints^[2].

121owner complaints^[1]

1recalls^[3]

32–36MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA fall into a few groups. Here they are, biggest first.

Electrical System. 54 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe dash warning lights, a car that would not start after sitting, a tire pressure light that would not clear, and a garbled fuel gauge display. Some say rodents chewed on wiring and the repair was not covered.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 18 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a check engine light that stays on and a car that loses power now and then. Several point to failed fuel injectors, and one says the dealer refused to cover the repair under warranty.
Unknown Or Other. 17 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a single named part, so there is little to add here.
Engine. 12 complaints^[8]. Owners describe warning lights lighting up while driving, a trip to the dealer, and in some stories a tow. Fuel injectors and a catalytic converter come up again in these stories.
Power Train. 7 complaints^[9]. Owners describe fluid leaking under the car, a ticking noise when letting out the clutch, and slipping at low speed. One owner says a dealer notice warned of a timing part that could fail.
Tires. 7 complaints^[10].
Brakes. 5 complaints^[11].
Wheels. 4 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2016 Fit is necessarily included.

Structure (15V697), October 2015. About 25,367 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. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]

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, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[14]	29 / 36 / 32	$2,100
Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	33 / 40 / 36	$1,850
Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[15]	32 / 37 / 34	$1,950

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
5 HB FWD^[5]	5	5	5	4	14.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2016 Honda Fit with 1.5L 4-cylinder^[16]	128 to 130 hp

How 2016 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Fit model year. The 2016 is highlighted^[3].

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
2014	0	3
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 121 complaints and 1 recalls for 2016^[3]. Among the 14 model years listed, 6 have fewer complaints than 2016 and 7 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 2016 Fit?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, so treat them as signals and not as proof^[1]. Electrical problems are the largest group of complaints for this Fit^[2]. Fuel system complaints come next^[6]. If you shop for one, ask for the service records and check the recall section on this page. The by-year section shows how this model year compares with the others.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Fit?: The biggest complaint group on file names the electrical system^[2]. The fuel and propulsion system is next^[6]. Details are in the problems section above.
Does the 2016 Honda Fit have any recalls?: Yes, the by-year data shows a recall on file^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists it.
How many complaints are there for the 2016 Honda Fit?: NHTSA has 121 owner complaints on file^[1]. These are unverified reports from owners.
Is the 2016 Honda Fit reliable?: Complaint counts are one signal and not a full picture^[1]. See the problems and recalls sections here, and compare years in the by-year section.
What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Honda Fit?: The fuel economy section on this page has the EPA figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Honda Fit

2007 370 complaints, 11 recalls
2008 217 complaints, 8 recalls
2009 287 complaints, 11 recalls
2010 184 complaints, 12 recalls
2013 176 complaints, 10 recalls
2015 285 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 this page

Compare all model years of the Honda Fit

Other Honda models from 2016

2016 Honda Accord 611 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 Honda Civic 1,083 complaints, 5 recalls
2016 Honda CR-V 394 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 Honda HR-V 243 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 Honda Odyssey 271 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 Honda Pilot 1,716 complaints, 8 recalls

All Honda models

Similar cars from 2016: station wagons

2016 Kia Soul 823 complaints, 5 recalls
2016 Nissan Murano 108 complaints, 6 recalls

All station wagons we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 121 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Honda Fit (5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
54 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 43,500). 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 (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 33 city / 40 highway / 36 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
18 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 54,000). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 34,330). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 44,000). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 15V697, filed October 23, 2015: Structure. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 36 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 32 city / 37 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2016 Honda Fit with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 128 to 130 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2016 Honda Fit: problems, recalls and fuel economy