2015 Honda FIT Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2015 Honda FIT, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (31% of reports).
- 118electrical system complaints
- 50,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 36 of 118 complaints (31%)
- Goes blank: mentioned in 11 of 118 complaints (9%)
- Instrument cluster: mentioned in 9 of 118 complaints (8%)
- Information display: mentioned in 6 of 118 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2015 Honda FIT at $1,150, and half of them between $940 and $1,300.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 55 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 118 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Honda FIT electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 FIT | 7 | 19% | 4,900 |
| 2019 FIT | 49 | 36% | 22,000 |
| 2018 FIT | 34 | 29% | 28,850 |
| 2017 FIT | 12 | 28% | 27,000 |
| 2016 FIT | 54 | 45% | 41,750 |
| 2015 FIT | 118 | 41% | 50,000 |
| 2013 FIT | 22 | 13% | 26,000 |
| 2012 FIT | 9 | 8% | 28,450 |
| 2011 FIT | 10 | 9% | 97,000 |
| 2010 FIT | 19 | 10% | 48,000 |
| 2009 FIT | 23 | 8% | 54,000 |
| 2008 FIT | 18 | 8% | 88,000 |
| 2007 FIT | 32 | 9% | 63,700 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.
Risk: If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT9.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The digital gauge on the Genuine Honda Fit Instrument Cluster (factory-installed) flickers or goes blank intermittently. It is a well-documented and known defect in this model. The gauge is currently being replaced and I have asked for the defective part for evidence. The gauge includes the…
The vehicle has experienced the same electrical/charging problem twice. The first time, three warning lights came on while I was driving. The vehicle subsequently lost electrical power and began experiencing a significant loss of acceleration. The warning lights then went off, followed by a…
The vehicle experienced transmission drive issues accompanied by a Check Engine Light. An independent repair facility scanned the vehicle and confirmed diagnostic trouble code P0717 for a transmission speed sensor open circuit. The failure causes unexpected loss of acceleration and erratic power…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Honda FITs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2015 Honda FIT (41% of the 285 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 2015 Honda FIT electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2015 Honda FIT?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $940 and $1,300), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2015 Honda FIT?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 36 of 118 complaints, followed by “goes blank” (11).
See all 2015 Honda FIT problems or electrical system problems across all FIT years.