2017 Honda FIT
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.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 43 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 370 |
| 2008 | 217 |
| 2009 | 287 |
| 2010 | 184 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 113 |
| 2013 | 176 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 285 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 117 |
| 2019 | 138 |
| 2020 | 37 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
28% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Electronic instrument panel goes blank or displays random pixels during cool and cold weather.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23
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, 2023-11-02
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, 2018-02-20
Fuel/propulsion system
26% · 11 reportsEngine
26% · 11 reportsStructure
14% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body.
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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, 2025-06-03
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, 2017-11-26
Power train
9% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Honda FIT have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.