2016 Honda Fit problems and complaints
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Fit. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (54), Fuel/Propulsion System (18), Unknown Or Other (17).
Key takeaways
- 121 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 54 | 45% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 14% |
| Engine | 12 | 10% |
| Tires | 7 | 6% |
| Power Train | 7 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% |
| Structure | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-07
- 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 t...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-12
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 ...
Tires - filed 2026-07-30
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...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.