Honda FIT Structure Problems
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Honda FIT across 13 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (62). The words owners use most often: “spare tire” (18% of reports).
- 195structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 43%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.
- Spare tire: mentioned in 35 of 195 complaints (18%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 17 of 195 complaints (9%)
- Paint peeling: mentioned in 10 of 195 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 128 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 195 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Honda FIT structure complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure; air bags:side/window
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
Risk: If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The paint (white orchid pearl) is peeling down to the metal on three of the doors. I did have a spot on the roof repaired during the extended 7 year warranty. But this current problem happened after the warranty expired.
Vehicle leaks water into driver side floor space, seems to be backing up from the wheel well after heavy rains. The driverâs side floor was completely covered in over 1â of water after a torrential downpour. Have also experienced water leaking through roof/sunroof after rains in the past.
The fuel gauge, Odometer went blank. Im afraid of be stranded o have in accident . Was taken to Burne Honda Scranton. The problem wasnât resolved
Two separate issues: The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. There is a Honda service bulletin on this issue that has impacted many years of Honda Fits and has proven to be a defective unit. Service Bulletin 16-088. This repair should be covered as this defective part can…
White paint is peeling badly and causing body of vehicle to corrode and rust. It is primary occurring on the roof of the vehicle, where the white paint is peeling off in sheets. I have reported this to Honda corporate through their customer service phone number. I have also made Pohanka Honda of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda FITs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 195 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Honda FIT?
The most frequent phrase is “spare tire”, in 35 of 195 complaints, followed by “rear passenger” (17).
Other Honda FIT problems
- Air Bags problems (536)
- Electrical System problems (407)
- Steering problems (212)
- Engine problems (200)
- Power Train problems (193)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (156)
- Exterior Lighting problems (106)
See all Honda FIT problems.