MYRModel Year Report

2016 Honda FIT

● Typical for this model
2016 Honda FIT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:05.078Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
122
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 370 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2009: 287 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2013: 176 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 285 complaints 2016: 122 complaints 2016 122 2017: 43 complaints 2018: 117 complaints 2019: 138 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints
2007: 370 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2008 2009: 287 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2012 2013: 176 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 285 complaints 2015 2016: 122 complaints 2016 122 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2018 2019: 138 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints 2020
2007: 370 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2008 2009: 287 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2012 2013: 176 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 285 complaints 2015 2016: 122 complaints 2016 122 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2018 2019: 138 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints 2020

2016: 122 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007370
2008217
2009287
2010184
2011113
2012113
2013176
20140
2015285
2016122
201743
2018117
2019138
202037

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

46% · 56 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and fuel level float/sensor/sending unit.

Show complaint excerpts

The instrument panel on my Honda fit, which shows the mileage, gas levels, oil levels and statuses, flickers and goes completely blank when it gets cold outside.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-25

We own a 2016 Honda Fit with 52,000 miles, and the fuel gauge/speed/odometer display does not work. It completely fails in the cold. This is major safety issue since we can't read the fuel level nor see how fast or slow I'm driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-28

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Vehicle has 16,000 miles on the odometer. Fuel gauge on the right side of the panel often blanks out. Sometimes it comes back when tapped with a finger. Sometimes it flickers while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-25

Fuel/propulsion system

15% · 18 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

- Vehicle experienced a cylinder-specific misfire (P0304) at ~60,000 miles - Dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel injector, confirmed as a known issue covered by Honda Service Bulletin 22-002 - The misfire caused rough running / hesitation - As part of...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-07

Also filed under Engine

I had multiple lights trigger on one day, so I took it to get the codes read. Both times I got it read it said there was an issue with the fuel injector and master cylinder.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-12

Engine

10% · 12 reports

Power train

6% · 7 reports
Show complaint excerpts

2016 Honda FIT. Consumer writes in regards to fluid/ transmission leakage underneath vehicle .*ld the consumer stated the dealer has been unable to correct the problem. The dealer replaced the transmission pan gasket.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-08

Tires

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

This is the third Dextero DTR1 that has exhibited defects described in their 2016 recall (large cracks at the sidewall/tread area). This is a fatally serious defect: I would not drive at highway speed with these tires.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30

I filed a report earlier and uploaded photos. My right front had a bump in the middle of the tire which caused that portion of tire (1/4) to go bald and caused the car bump as you drove it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2015-12-18Air bags, structure15V697000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 56 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V697000 · Air bags, structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Honda FIT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Honda FIT is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda FIT?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda FIT have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.