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2016 Honda Fit problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2016 Honda Fit sits mid-pack among Fit years: 146 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 176, with a single recall and one closed investigation.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 57 reports (39% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

146

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2016 compare to other Fit years?

Fit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted446 complaints2007: 446 complaints2008: 280 complaints2009: 330 complaints2010: 218 complaints2011: 128 complaints2012: 130 complaints2013: 214 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 369 complaints2016: 146 complaints2017: 59 complaints2018: 163 complaints2019: 190 complaints2020: 50 complaints
Fit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Honda Fit problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System5739%
Fuel System1812%
Other1712%
Engine118%
Tires & Wheels96%
Transmission75%
Brakes53%
Airbags43%
Speed Control43%
Lighting32%
Body & Structure32%
Seat Belts21%
Seats21%
Steering21%
Latches & Locks11%
Visibility & Wipers11%

Does the 2016 Honda Fit have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V697000Body & StructureOctober 23, 2015 · 25,367 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".

Consequence

If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ONE DIAL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT SHOWS MILEAGE, ETC.. IS DISPLAYING IMPROPERLY. THIS HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN COLD WEATHER. IT TYPICALLY IS MALFUNCTIONING WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR. THE DIAL CAN BE COMPLETELY EMPTY OR HAVE SOME DIGITS. THE DATA IS INCORRECT. THIS SEEMS TO GO AWAY AFTER DRIVING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 1, 2020

“While driving on highway, my car started to lose power. My attempts to maintain speed resulted in my car stalling and lurching forward, intermittently. I had to pull over on the side. Someone with a diagnostic tool checked and the tool read out indicated "Fuel rail pressure too low" and ABS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 9, 2022 · crash

“Water leak problem at passengers side . Including passenger side airbags area get wet , and sunroof area too . My car is 2016, never been in accident and well maintained, I couldn’t think of any reason to cost water leak . At 5/22/2022 evening time heavy rain, 3 hours parking car outside,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 22, 2022

“WHILE IN MOTION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAME ON (CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY ASSIST, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING, ETC.) . IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, CALLED A TOW TRUCK, TOOK TO DEALER, AND LATER FOUND OUT THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE BAD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME! FIRST AT 27,000 MILES AND NOW AGAIN AT 44,000…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 29, 2019

“1. Nexen-P185/55R16 83H 2. A bubble has formed in the sidewall. Can cause Tire blow out. 3. This is the third Nexen tire to form a bubble. I reported the last one a little over a month ago. Tire service provider to order a new tire and replace today. 4. It has not been inspected by law enforcement…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 12, 2025

2016 Honda Fit — common questions

Is the 2016 Honda Fit reliable?

It is close to typical for the Fit: 146 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2016 Fit problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (57 complaints), fuel system (18 complaints), other (17 complaints).

Does the 2016 Honda Fit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Honda Fit. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2016 Honda Fit under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda Fit years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Fit years to avoid are 2007, 2015, 2009, 2008. The cleanest record among Fit years belongs to 2014.

How safe is the 2016 Honda Fit?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2016 Honda Fit earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.