MYRModel Year Report

2017 Honda FIT

▲ Better than typical
2017 Honda FIT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:48:09.601Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda FIT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2007: 369 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2009: 286 complaints 2009 2010: 183 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2013: 175 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 117 complaints 2017: 42 complaints 2017 2018: 114 complaints 2019: 133 complaints 2019 2020: 34 complaints 2020
2017: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007369
2008217
2009286
2010183
2011113
2012113
2013175
20140
2015281
2016117
201742
2018114
2019133
202034

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

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The odometer is completely useless, unable to tell mileage, fuel level and such. Several reports online of the same issue with honda fits. I could run out of gas unexpectedly, I don't know when its time to change oil.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231102

I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW $17K CAR IN AUGUST. I HAVE REPLACED SEVEN TIRES. ALL DIFF WHEELS. ALL DIFFERENT CONTINENTAL TIRES 185/60 15. .BREAKDOWNS ON MY COMMUTE HOME AFTER MIDNIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180220

I BOUGHT A 2017 HONDA FIT EX ON AUGUST 9.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171212

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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my wife's wedding finger was nearly amputated near the fingertip from our 2017 honda fit , it happened when she was getting out of the car and I was closing the electric windows on May 22 2025, luckily we had lots of napkins in the glove box to...

NHTSA ODI report, 20250603

THE PANEL UNDER THE OIL PAN FELL OFF. THE FASTENING CLIPS ARE MISSING AND THIS DESIGN IS FLAWED. MANY OTHER CONSUMERS ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT LOSING FASTENERS ON THIS PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171126

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ● 2012 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2009 ■ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Honda FIT reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Honda FIT is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda FIT?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda FIT have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.