2018 Honda FIT
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.
- Complaints
- 117
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 117 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
29% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
THIS IS MY SECOND SUBMISSION!!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!! 2018 Honda Fit Saleena - 1:39 pm EST Submitted for the formal complaint about the harassment and discrimination related to All honda dealerships, Kyle Mitchell and Shakaia (Rep from previous call).
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-11
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and engine
Passenger airbag weight sensor (light next to radio goes on/off) intermittently not sensing adult passenger in passenger seat. Airbag may not work properly in case of accident and could cause severe injury or death of passenger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29
Also filed under Air bags and seats
Fuel/propulsion system
26% · 30 reportsEngine
20% · 23 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Car lost power when driving and MIL light came on. Loss of power placed myself and all those around me in a hazardous situation. Took to Honda dealer and P219A engine code came up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23
Forward collision avoidance
12% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
Structure
10% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
I was on FM529 in the left hand turn lane heading towards the solid green light, as I was approaching the light I started slowing down and noticed in my left peripheral vision a black car waiting to pull out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-28
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-03-13Back over prevention23V046000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW.
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
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2024-07-08Back over prevention24V384000 Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR.
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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V046000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 24V384000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2018 Honda FIT reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Honda FIT is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda FIT?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Honda FIT have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.