The 2011 Honda Fit's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 112 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

112

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

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POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Honda Fit has accumulated 112 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags60

02Power Train12

03Engine5

04Electrical System4

05Steering4

112 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Fit Fuel Economy

29–31mpg combined

27-28city

33-35hwy

$1,400-$1,500/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2011 Honda Fit ranges from 29 to 31 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Fit - Automatic 5-spd

31mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city35 hwy~$1,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Fit - Automatic (S5)

30mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$1,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Fit - Manual 5-spd

29mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$1,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2011 Honda Fit

35States

22%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

6110%

WAWashington

376%

DCWashington DC

376%

FLFlorida

376%

TXTexas

376%

ILIllinois

274%

PAPennsylvania

274%

NHNew Hampshire

224%

GAGeorgia

224%

NCNorth Carolina

213%

MDMaryland

203%

NYNew York

183%

DEDelaware

163%

HIHawaii

152%

MAMassachusetts

152%

OROregon

152%

NJNew Jersey

142%

OHOhio

142%

WIWisconsin

132%

MOMissouri

132%

MI13

AZ11

NE10

KY9

MN8

IN8

NV8

CO8

TN7

UT6

CT6

VA5

OK5

RI4

WY4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

2011 Honda Fit Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2011 Honda Fit a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2011 Honda Fit. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Honda Fit?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Honda Fit. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Honda Fit?

You'll get between 29 and 31 MPG combined from the 2011 Honda Fit, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2011 Honda Fit?

AIR BAGS problems top the list with 112 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.