Reliable Auto DB

2016 Honda Fit reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Fit over 11 years — 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Fit years here — over the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Structure.

2015 Honda Fit LX
Photo by Elise240SX, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

120

Per year

9

Recalls

1

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (54 of 120), then Fuel and propulsion system (17) and Engine (11). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 36,500 miles, and the middle half falls between 10,795 and 55,750 miles. Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2015 and 2017

The 2015 Fit has 283 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2017 has 42 complaints, 2 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Honda Fit. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Structure 2015-10-23 · NHTSA campaign 15V697000
Summary 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".
Remedy 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.
Vehicles affected 25,367

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (120 total)

Electrical system
54
Fuel and propulsion system
17
Engine
11
Powertrain
7
Tires
7
Service brakes
5
Air bags
4
Speed control
4
Wheels
4
Exterior lighting
3
Structure
3
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Seat belts
2
Seats
2
Steering
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Equipment
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Of the 56 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 36,500 miles. The middle half fall between 10,795 and 55,750 miles.

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-12
  • "This is the third Dextero DTR1 that has exhibited defects described in their 2016 recall (large cracks at the sidewall/tread area). This is a fatally serious defect: I would not drive at highway speed with these tires.…"
    Tires · filed 2026-07-30
  • "I filed a report earlier and uploaded photos. My right front had a bump in the middle of the tire which caused that portion of tire (1/4) to go bald and caused the car bump as you drove it. the company, [XXX] asked for…"
    Tires · filed 2026-07-16
  • "My yellow 2016 Honda Fit (18560R15) right front tire recently developed a bump in the middle and outside tread wear. My other car, 1994 Honda Ccivic, had its front tire worn as well. This Dextero tire is manufactured in…"
    Tires · filed 2026-06-30
  • "I see reported everywhere that Honda Fit 2016, including my car, has issues with defective cluster panels. Honda has issued software recalls for instrument panel issues, primarily affecting 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-01-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Fit 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 33 40 36 MPG $1800
Fit 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Front-wheel drive 32 37 34 MPG $1900
Fit 1.5L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 29 36 32 MPG $2050

Specs and fitment

3rd generation, 2015–2020
Body styles Hatchback
Oil 0W-20 , 3.5 qt capacity
Tire size 185/60R15 (LX) to 185/55R16 (EX/EX-L)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 23V-046 covers 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles together: a design error in the audio display power circuit can keep the rearview camera image from appearing when the engine is started with a key, which fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 for rear visibility and reduces the driver's rear view while backing up. Dealers update the display audio unit software free of charge, and owner letters went out March 13, 2023. This recall was later superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-384: vehicles already repaired under 23V-046 need the new remedy completed, and Honda mailed those owner letters July 8, 2024. Separately, 25,367 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles built April 11, 2014 through July 2, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof were recalled as NHTSA campaign 15V-697, because improperly manufactured rear grab handle brackets could puncture the side curtain air bags on deployment.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Honda Fit reliable?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Fit over 11 years — 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Fit years here — over the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Structure.

What are common problems with a 2016 Honda Fit?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (54 of 120), then Fuel and propulsion system (17) and Engine (11). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 36,500 miles, and the middle half falls between 10,795 and 55,750 miles. Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2016 Honda Fit more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 Fit has 283 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2017 has 42 complaints, 2 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.

Has the 2016 Honda Fit been recalled?

The 2016 Honda Fit has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Honda Fit?

Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 2016 Honda Fit with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Honda Fit get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Honda Fit is 34 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is my Honda Fit?

2012-2013 is the 2nd generation (facelift); 2015-2020 is the 3rd and final US generation. Honda skipped model year 2014 and discontinued the Fit in the US after 2020.

What oil does a Honda Fit take?

0W-20 on both generations tracked here; about 3.8 qt (2nd-gen facelift) or 3.5 qt (3rd gen) with filter.

Does the Honda Fit have a rearview camera recall?

Yes — 2018-2020 Fit models share recall 23V-046 with the 2019-2022 HR-V for a display power-circuit design error, and that recall was superseded by 24V-384, so a car repaired in 2023 still needs the newer remedy.