Honda FIT Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 407 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Honda FIT across 13 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (118). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (20% of reports).
- 407electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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 82 of 407 complaints (20%)
- Goes blank: mentioned in 22 of 407 complaints (5%)
- Instrument cluster: mentioned in 22 of 407 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 Honda FIT at $1,200, and half of them between $1,050 and $1,350.
Based on 24 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2026), 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 201 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 407 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 7 an 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
Model years: 2015
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…
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…
Bad solder connection on instrument cluster circuit board. Unable to see mileage, gas gauge, airbag, check engine, oil, trip meter....etc. intermittently.
The digital multi-information display located within the instrument cluster is failing, causing the characters to scramble, pixelate, and become completely unreadable. This hardware malfunction is intermittent but progressively worsening, rendering critical vehicle operating data entirely…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda FITs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 407 owner complaints about electrical system for the Honda FIT. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Honda FIT?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $1,050 and $1,350), from 24 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Honda FIT?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 82 of 407 complaints, followed by “goes blank” (22).
Other Honda FIT problems
- Air Bags problems (536)
- Steering problems (212)
- Engine problems (200)
- Structure problems (195)
- Power Train problems (193)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (156)
- Exterior Lighting problems (106)
See all Honda FIT problems.