2017 Honda FIT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FIT years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda FIT. That ranks 12th out of 14 FIT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 28%), typically at around 27,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 43owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Honda FIT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 28% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 26% | 64,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 26% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 14% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 9% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 7% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Honda FIT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Honda FIT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Electronic instrument panel goes blank or displays random pixels during cool and cold weather. Pushing the panel display selection button may bring the display back, back temporarily, or change the…
The contact owns 2017 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that cylinders #1, #2, and #4 had failed and cylinder…
Rattling noise coming from engine when starting engine cold
When starting or stopping the engine with the push button, a mechanism makes a loud grinding noise.
Blue metallic paint has clear coat peeling and exposed base paint. Paint should last longer than 8 years, this is a manufacturing defect.
Other Honda FIT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 FIT | 36 | 4 |
| 2019 FIT | 136 | 6 |
| 2018 FIT | 117 | 4 |
| 2017 | 43 | 0 |
| 2016 FIT | 121 | 1 |
| 2015 FIT | 285 | 4 |
| 2014 FIT | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 FIT | 176 | 10 |
| 2012 FIT | 113 | 11 |
| 2011 FIT | 113 | 11 |
| 2010 FIT | 184 | 12 |
| 2009 FIT | 287 | 11 |
| 2008 FIT | 217 | 8 |
| 2007 FIT | 370 | 11 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda FIT?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda FIT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Honda FIT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FIT model years, the 2017 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.