MYRModel Year Report

2018 Honda FIT

● Typical for this model
2018 Honda FIT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:53:31.924Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda FIT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 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 2018 2019: 133 complaints 2019 2020: 34 complaints 2020
2018: 114 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007369
2008217
2009286
2010183
2011113
2012113
2013175
20140
2015281
2016117
201742
2018114
2019133
202034

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230911

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230911

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230911

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20191028

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230313 — back over prevention

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.

Campaign 23V046000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240708 — back over prevention

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.

Campaign 24V384000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260706 — air bags

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.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V046000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V384000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2017 ● 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2009 ■ 2015

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FAQ

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 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda FIT have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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