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    Honda Fit

    EPA MPG: 34 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.

    The 2015 Honda Fit has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2015 Honda Fit owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    12V battery

    "Battery is very small. If the car is parked to long, the battery must be charged or boosted."

    Anonymous, MB (2015 Honda Fit EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Alarm or security system (excluding aftermarket systems)

    "The alarm on my wifes 2015 Fit suddenly started spontaneously going off when the car was parked - in our driveway, on the street, in parking lots. Sometimes at 2-3 a.m. It took several trips to Honda dealership and multiple calls to finally get the problem resolved."

    Anonymous A., NY (2015 Honda Fit LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Gauges

    "The gauge that shows mileage and fuel does not work until the car is warm"

    Anonymous A., IN (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Gauges are scrambled cant read sometimes"

    Anonymous, OH (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Keyless entry

    "Warning light remained on although vehicle operated normally. Repaired under warranty."

    Anonymous A., OR (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Other electrical system problem

    "Since the pandemic, we stopped driving much, but we have to make special trips of 1/2 hour or more to recharge the Honda Fit battery, else it goes empty. This car is fine as long as it is driver regularly."

    Anonymous A., NJ (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "This problem only recently came up so we have not had it looked at yet but the drivers side window should close automatically with a soft touch to the button. Unfortunately the window will stay to close and as soon as you take your finger off the button, the window will close again."

    Anonymous, BC (2015 Honda Fit EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Remote engine starter

    "Replacement"

    Anonymous A., PR (2015 Honda Fit 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Loose exterior trim or moldings

    "The front grill detached from the top, causing the grill to fall forward and the license plate to drag on the ground."

    Anonymous, MD (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

    "Paint was recalled. I had it repaired. Years later it continued to peel in another location, but then dealer said it was out of the recall period."

    Anonymous A., CA (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "The clear coat started peeling of and has progressed to paint chipping off. This is on every exterior surface of the car"

    Anonymous, WA (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Our white Honda has many places where the paint is peeling badly. We tried fixing some and it made even more peel off with the tape we used."

    Anonymous, NB (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Rust

    "Surface rust in various areas - quarter panels, near rear wheel wells, around top of rear hatch- began several years ago. Rust in brought at driver side quarter panel near rear wheel well is now quite significant, ugly and brown against white paint."

    Anonymous A., NY (2015 Honda Fit LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Catalytic converter

    "Intermittently the check engine light comes on with an error code for a bad catalytic convert but car passed emissions"

    Anonymous, CT (2015 Honda Fit 1.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Other/unsure

    "Back trunk door handle is broken. We have to move it back and forth to get it open."

    Anonymous, IL (2015 Honda Fit LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "starter failure - needed to be replaced"

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Honda Fit 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Front of the car is a little lower than some other cars. I drove too close to a raised parking space block. the front was stuck on the block. The front was pulled loose when I backed the car and dragged on the pavement."

    Anonymous, FL (2015 Honda Fit 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Air or water leaks

    "Rear passenger floor collects water when it rains. Leak is difficult to track, but think the way the door seals are placed it causes flow of water to breach the door."

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "There is a water leak from the radio antenna."

    Anonymous A., IN (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Display screen goes blank

    "Fuel/multifunction display started malfunctioning (blinking and/or going blank) during cold (freezing) weather - now functions erratically, displaying partial or no info 20% of the time"

    Anonymous, MN (2015 Honda Fit 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Screen that displays fuel level, mileage, trip mileage, life of oil, etc. go blank when it is cold. It eventually comes on after the car is thoroughly heated. Honda dealer said that it was a "feature" to tell you that the car was cold. I asked another employee in maintenance, and he gave me a quote of $1,000 to repair. My understanding is that the solder on the electrical board is bad."

    Anonymous A., CA (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Shocks or struts

    "I hear a clunking noise in the back drivers side. That shock has oil on it and so I have it over my pit in my shop for both back shock replacements."

    Anonymous A., ON (2015 Honda Fit 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Oil leaks

    "Oil pan seal wore out faster than usual."

    Anonymous, CA (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    What Owners Say

    Fuel pump

    "Stopped being able to go up a hill. Had it towed and had the high pressure fuel pump replaced."

    Anonymous A., NS (2015 Honda Fit 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Rotors

    "The rotors started wobbling as if they were bent, or not round, after less than 50,000 miles. The mechanic said this is a common problem."

    Anonymous, GA (2015 Honda Fit EX-L 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    What Owners Say

    Transmission rebuild or replacement

    "The CVT transmission completely failed."

    Anonymous A., CA (2015 Honda Fit EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    What Owners Say

    Other driveline problem

    "The timing chain stretching causes oil burning. I am a naive car owner and didnt ever think to check the oil. The dip stick is improved by an orange canoe end. Very difficult to read. A plain metal dip stick is easy to read. Fortunately the Fit is a tough little car and the oil burning is over now that I have the timing chain job done."

    Anonymous A., NS (2015 Honda Fit 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Locks and latches

    "Problem with corroded latch handle hinge spindle on the rear hatch. Replacement required some proprietary fasteners. Took it to a third party repair shop for this."

    Anonymous, OH (2015 Honda Fit LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

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    POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
    Powertrain
    Engine Major
    Engine Minor
    Engine Cooling
    Engine Electrical
    Transmission Major
    Transmission Minor
    Drive System
    Fuel System/Emissions
    Exhaust
    Suspension/Steering
    Brakes
    Climate System
    Build Quality
    Electrical Accessories
    Body Hardware
    Paint/Trim
    Noises/Leaks
    In-car Electronics
    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE
    Oct 23, 2015
    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.
    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".
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 15V697000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 25367
    POWER TRAIN
    Sep 15, 2015
    If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
    What should you do:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 15V574000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 143676
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Sep 03, 2015
    If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 15V559000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 17796
    AIR BAGS
    Jul 30, 2014
    The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury.
    Summary:
    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.
    What should you do:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JF9.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 14V563000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 6292
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