Honda FIT Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda FIT across 12 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “fuel injectors” (36% of reports).
- 156fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%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 injectors: mentioned in 56 of 156 complaints (36%)
- Carbon buildup: mentioned in 10 of 156 complaints (6%)
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 10 of 156 complaints (6%)
- Cylinder misfire: mentioned in 8 of 156 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Honda FIT at $2,100, and half of them between $1,450 and $2,350.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2025), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 156 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury.
Honda FIT fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 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.
- Vehicle experienced a cylinder-specific misfire (P0304) at ~60,000 miles - Dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel injector, confirmed as a known issue covered by Honda Service Bulletin 22-002 - The misfire caused rough running / hesitation - As part of the service bulletin, Honda offered to replace the…
I had multiple lights trigger on one day, so I took it to get the codes read. Both times I got it read it said there was an issue with the fuel injector and master cylinder. I found out online that a lot of Honda fits in my year have been recalled for the fuel injectors going out. Sadly mine…
Purchased great condition used 2019 Fit EX on XXX from local non-Honda dealership. Nearly 10 months later, on XXX the following errors appeared on the dash: tire pressure monitor system, emissions, hill start assist, lane deviation warning, power steering, and vehicle stability assist errors on the…
Purchased great condition used 2018 Fit EX on [XXX] from local non-Honda dealership. The next day, on [XXX], the following errors appeared on the dash: tire pressure monitor system, emissions, hill start assist, lane deviation warning, power steering, and vehicle stability assist errors on the…
Multiple warning lights lit up after starting car and driving for a short distance (less than 5 feet). Honda mechanic diagnosed it as a misfire in cylinder likely due to carbon buildup or other unknown reason. Similar incidents have happened with other 2019 Honda Fit and an extension of warranty…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda FITs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda FIT?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,100 (half paid between $1,450 and $2,350), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda FIT?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel injectors”, in 56 of 156 complaints, followed by “carbon buildup” (10).
Other Honda FIT problems
- Air Bags problems (536)
- Electrical System problems (407)
- Steering problems (212)
- Engine problems (200)
- Structure problems (195)
- Power Train problems (193)
- Exterior Lighting problems (106)
See all Honda FIT problems.