2007 Honda FIT Structure Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · 62 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2007 Honda FIT, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 46,170 miles. The words owners use most often: “spare tire” (35% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Spare tire: mentioned in 22 of 62 complaints (35%)
  • Rear passenger: mentioned in 12 of 62 complaints (19%)
  • Heavy rain: mentioned in 8 of 62 complaints (13%)
  • Door seals: mentioned in 6 of 62 complaints (10%)

At what mileage do structure problems happen?

Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles5 · 10%
10k–25k miles8 · 17%
25k–50k miles11 · 23%
50k–75k miles16 · 33%
75k–100k miles3 · 6%
100k–150k miles3 · 6%
150k+ miles2 · 4%

How serious are the reports?

Of 62 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.

Honda FIT structure complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 62 complaints
2007: 622007622008: 432008432009: 142009142010: 112010112011: 3201132012: 2201222013: 9201392015: 212015212016: 3201632017: 6201762018: 122018122019: 8201982020: 120201

n = 195 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearStructure complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2020 FIT13%65,000
2019 FIT86%17,000
2018 FIT1210%25,101
2017 FIT614%22,000
2016 FIT32%19,700
2015 FIT217%28,750
2013 FIT95%12,000
2012 FIT22%17,000
2011 FIT33%33,750
2010 FIT116%75,000
2009 FIT145%62,741
2008 FIT4320%57,000
2007 FIT6217%46,170

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 12 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 112008: 1200812009: 222010: 112010112011: 12122012: 5201252013: 332014: 9201492015: 772016: 2201622017: 332018: 2201822023: 112024: 220242

n = 62 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists structure for the 2007 Honda FIT. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

I heard that some honda models between 2003 and 2007 may qualify for a paint recall. The paint job on the roof is the major issue. It's been peeling and the paint is almost gone on the roof and getting rusty. It's a safety concern because my car now looks pink and that would not be helpful to law…

Received Nov 26, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11627615

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle recently lost power steering functionality while pulling into the driveway. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe…

Received Jul 23, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11604063

All honda fits have a massive water penatration issue. Water leaks from even small amounts of water from rear lift hatch from cracks in the weld seems an into car along inside on both sides in to the wheel well with spar tire. This causes high humidity and consequently massive damageing moister and…

Received Apr 19, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11517770
Honda FIT
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Honda FITs have structure problems?

No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about structure for the 2007 Honda FIT (17% of the 370 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Honda FIT structure?

No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.

At what mileage do structure problems start?

The median reported mileage is 46,170 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about structure problems on the 2007 Honda FIT?

The most frequent phrase is “spare tire”, in 22 of 62 complaints, followed by “rear passenger” (12).

Other 2007 Honda FIT problems

See all 2007 Honda FIT problems or structure problems across all FIT years.