Honda Fit Complaints

2,202 consumer complaints on file.

#11773891October 27, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My dashboard, specifically the area with my odometer and gas mileage reader, has been flickering and scrambling numbers. This seems to be an issue with many 3rd generation Honda Fit models (2015-2020). This issue makes traveling unsafe as I am unable to see what my odometer is reading and likewise cannot predict when I will need to add gas. The only solution that was offered by my Honda dealership was to replace the entire dash electrical component for $4000 which is not acceptable for an issue that is well know to Honda.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773508October 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle would not start at the end of the workday XXX. I replaced the battery assuming that was the problem. Unfortunately, it was not. I called a tow track to pick up my vehicle. My 2019 Honda Fit was dropped off on XXX at the Ourisman Honda of [XXX]. I was explained that what was causing the issue of my vehicle not starting was an electrical problem related to the gauge module. Please note that before the car repair I have been experiencing a gauge cluster and dashboard blinking out or glitching in cold weather. Odometer would black out completely. That prevented me from seeing my speed or fuel levels. I had to pay $2,165.50 out of pocket to fix a known manufacturing defect so I can pass Virginia Safety Inspection. The payment receipt attached shows a payment of $2,200 ($2,165.50 to fix the gauge control module not displaying the odometer + $34.50 for an air filter). The failure of the instrumental panel prevented me from tracking safety warnings or vehicle speed, requiring a full replacement of the Meter Assembly Combination (Part #78100 - T-5R - A23). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773528October 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The instrument panel on my Honda fit, which shows the mileage, gas levels, oil levels and statuses, flickers and goes completely blank when it gets cold outside. This has been determined to be the result of faulty soldering on the circuit board of Honda Fits manufactured between 2015 - 2020. I went to the Honda Dealership to fix it and their response was that it's a known issue, but Honda won't allow them to fix it. But it's faulty manufacturing on the part of Honda! Not being able to see the honda fit dashboard is safety hazard when driving especially if you can see the electronic gauges on your car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773579October 25, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint is peeling. Will eventually cause rusting and structural issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770917October 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 odometer, trip computer, digital fuel gauge, and engine oil information. It is a safety issue because you can run out of fuel, cannot track trip mileage (important when navigating in more remote areas), and can't see overall mileage (don't know when to service vehicle, etc.). The dealership has reproduced and identified the problem. No warning messages appeared before failure. The problem first appeared about 3 months ago, but seemed to be an isolated incident. Then one week ago, the problem became persistent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769605October 7, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 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 fuel injectors under the following conditions: <10 years from purchase date, <150,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768657October 3, 2026
AIR BAGS, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
I was in a wreck where I tried to switch lanes from the left to the right, and my power train switched off- which caused electrical parts to splatter into my engine. I then lost control of the power steering. I tried to over correct twice and crashed into the highway divider to avoid hurting anyone else. The only airbags that went off were the passenger side- no driver’s side, front or center. The evidence of the vehicle will show this along with my bodily injuries.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11768630October 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 situation where there were no warning lights displayed. The vehicle's acceleration became slower, the steering wheel began to feel as though it was locking, and the vehicle eventually broke down. This created a serious safety concern because the vehicle lost power and became difficult to control while I was driving. I had the alternator and battery replaced in an attempt to correct the problem. However, the problem has occurred again. After the repairs, all three warning lights are illuminated again, and the vehicle is displaying a "Check/Charge System" message. The battery does not appear to be charging while the engine is running. I returned the vehicle to the same repair facility that performed the previous work. I was told that they had checked the vehicle and performed the necessary work, but they believed there may be an electrical-system or computer-related problem because something appears to be draining the battery. The underlying cause has not been identified or corrected. The problem has not been permanently resolved despite replacing the battery and alternator. The vehicle is currently displaying the "Check/Charge System" message and the three warning lights. The specific component causing the failure has not yet been identified, and I would like the charging/electrical system, wiring, modules, and related components to be thoroughly inspected and diagnosed. The replaced alternator and battery, as well as any other relevant components, should be available for inspection if requested.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766471September 23, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 random pixels. Yes the vehicle can be inspected. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Display information goes blank! Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No. This would be a VERY expensive electrical fault to repair and I am not paying it. Traditional display equipment never had this type of faults so it should not have been made electronic. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. See previous. None of those agents would do anything about it. Honda should put out a recall on this issue. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Started in the winter of 2024-2025 some 7-8 years after car was manufactured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766480September 23, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My low beam headlights stopped working. My high beam headlights continue to operate. I contacted a dealership. They told me I would have to pay a diagnostic fee so I contacted corporate Honda. They said that this recall was fixed and closed but recalls do not expire and that if it was happening again, they would need to fix it. I took my car in today to be diagnostically Reviewed. the dealership told me the cause of the issue was a random ground wire they found, causing the exact part and symptoms of the safety recall to quit working. They said they would not be able to fix it unless they replace the whole harness in the steering column that the part was discontinued. I asked for a detailed explanation of the diagnostic. The explanation further proves that the issue is verbatim the safety recall. I also have a Service video showing the exact issue verbatim safety recall They also sent me home in that vehicle posing risk of crash or fire. I am waiting on corporate Honda to assign me a caseworker.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766524September 23, 2026
ENGINE
Car lost power when driving and MIL light came on. Loss of power placed myself and all those around me in a hazardous situation. Took to Honda dealer and P219A engine code came up. They completed the Carbon Buildup cleaning procedure under warranty (Bulletin 21-007). Car still had same issue after cleaning. They adjusted the valves (at my expense) still having the same issue. They updated the FI programming still had the same issue. They replaced the 4 fuel injectors then reassessed. Upon verification they found a single bad injector so replaced injector #4 for the second time. When I searched I found that Honda has reported issues with fuel injectors and it appears the 2018 Honda Fit (Sport) is experiencing the same issue with fuel injectors as other models. I called Honda America, opened a claim (Case # 15771436) regarding the issue and poor troubleshooting and the ultimate issue and they told me to deal with it requiring me to pay for fuel injectors on a car with 88K miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763785September 12, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 wasn’t on the list so I figured I’d report it since my fuel injectors are going out. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760434August 28, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bad solder connection on instrument cluster circuit board. Unable to see mileage, gas gauge, airbag, check engine, oil, trip meter....etc. intermittently.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759882August 26, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and multipurpose camera unit (part of Honda Sensing) on my 2020 Honda Fit malfunction intermittently. On some engine starts the camera and ACC function normally. On other starts the camera does not work at all and ACC is completely unavailable. The vehicle and the camera/related components remain available for inspection upon request. When the multipurpose camera fails at startup, Adaptive Cruise Control and associated Honda Sensing features are completely unavailable. This removes automatic distance control, forward collision warning, and related driver-assistance functions, creating an increased risk of collision, especially during highway driving or in traffic where those systems are relied upon for maintaining safe following distance and providing warnings. It is easy to reproduce. Sundevil auto sees it when servicing my car. I have spoken with many Honda dealers in the Phoenix AZ area and they all say that it happens a lot and that the only solution is to replace it. The failure is intermittent and occurs only on certain engine starts. On the starts when the system fails, the multipurpose camera does not function at all and Adaptive Cruise Control is unavailable. On other starts the camera and ACC work normally. No consistent prior warning lamps or messages beyond the complete non-function of the camera and ACC on the affected starts have been noted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759209August 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 inaccessible. Specifically, I am unable to view the available fuel level, odometer, remaining oil life, or trip mileage while driving.Safety Risk:The inability to monitor the vehicle’s remaining fuel level creates a severe and unpredictable safety hazard, as the vehicle could unexpectedly stall or lose power in high-speed traffic or hazardous road conditions without warning. Additionally, the lack of a visible odometer and oil life indicator prevents proper tracking of essential safety inspections and routine maintenance intervals
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757368August 17, 2026
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The lane mitigation and brake system warning lights came on. The car swerved on its own off the road to the right. It put me onto the shoulder of the highway. I had to fight the steering wheel to get the car to move to the left to get back on the road. This happened twice during busy rush hour highway traffic. It also started braking periodically in the weeks leading up to this without any visible signs of being too close to an object or anything else. It was very unnerving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754744August 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I was driving and came to a four-way stop. When I accelerated from the stop, I heard a loud snapping noise and immediately lost the ability to drive the vehicle, although the engine continued to run normally. After inspecting the vehicle, it appears that the CV axle failed due to extensive rust and deterioration. While researching repair options, I discovered that a recall was issued for certain vehicles in specific states related to CV axle/driveshaft corrosion; however, Idaho was not included in the recall coverage. I am unsure why Idaho was excluded, as the apparent cause of this failure seems consistent with the recall description, which states that the driveshaft's protective coating may not have been properly applied during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to corrosion from road salt and other contaminants, potentially leading to axle failure. Idaho experiences significant winter weather, and road salt and other de-icing chemicals are commonly used on roadways throughout the state. Given these conditions and the apparent corrosion-related failure of my CV axle, I believe this issue is consistent with the corrosion concerns identified in the recall and warrants further review.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753703July 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle experienced transmission drive issues accompanied by a Check Engine Light. An independent repair facility scanned the vehicle and confirmed diagnostic trouble code P0717 for a transmission speed sensor open circuit. The failure causes unexpected loss of acceleration and erratic power delivery while driving, redlining at 45 mph, malfunctioning of the gear selection display, and creating a safety hazard in active traffic. These symptoms line up with the CVT drive pulley shaft defect addressed in NHTSA Recall 15V574. When I contacted an authorized Honda dealership to address the issue, they stated this specific VIN is not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle and its diagnostic records are available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753758July 30, 2026
TIRES
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. My first complaint resulted in my tire being replaced. my second and third complaints are thus: there are no tires in stock to replace my defective tires and I was informed that a bank and routing number would be needed to pay me $109 for two defective tires. I complied with their request and was asked for additional personal information. I do not want to provide more personal information and have asked for a check instead.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753516July 29, 2026
AIR BAGS, SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Passenger airbag weight sensor (light next to radio goes on/off) intermittently not sensing adult passenger in passenger seat. Airbag may not work properly in case of accident and could cause severe injury or death of passenger. Indicator light inconsistently goes on and off. This is an active known recall issue. The VIN for my vehicle is not included in the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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