Honda Fit years to avoid
The Honda Fit years to avoid are 2007, 2015, 2009, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2014 is the cleanest year on record.
2,746
Total complaints
34
Recall campaigns
2007–2020
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Fit years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 446 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 373 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 331 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 280 |
Every Fit year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 54 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 195 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 169 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 59 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 148 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 373 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 215 | 10 | |
| 2012 | 130 | 11 | |
| 2011 | 128 | 11 | |
| 2010 | 218 | 12 | |
| 2009avoid | 331 | 11 | |
| 2008avoid | 280 | 8 | |
| 2007avoid | 446 | 11 |
Common questions
What are the worst Honda Fit years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Fit years to avoid are 2007, 2015, 2009, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2014.
What is the best year for the Honda Fit?
By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Fit years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Honda Fit have?
Across all model years, the Fit has 34 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,746 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.