Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 116 complaints for the 2016 Honda Fit, a moderate safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

116

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V6970002015-23-10

STRUCTURE

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".

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 116 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 2016 Honda Fit. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System44

02Unknown Or Other11

03Fuel/propulsion System8

04Air Bags4

05Tires4

116 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Fit Fuel Economy

32–36mpg combined

29-33city

36-40hwy

$1,200-$1,350/yr

The 2016 Honda Fit delivers 32 to 36 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Fit - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

36mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

33 city40 hwy~$1,200/yr8/10 Clean

Fit - Automatic (AV-S7)

34mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

32 city37 hwy~$1,300/yr8/10 Clean

Fit - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city36 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean

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

Where to Find 2016 Honda Fit

35States

22%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2016.

Buying a 2016 Honda Fit?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Honda Fit a good car to buy?

The 2016 Honda Fit has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Honda Fit?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2016 Honda Fit. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Honda Fit?

Fuel economy ranges from 32 to 36 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $182 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 Honda Fit?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Honda Fit, based on 116 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.