2015 Honda Fit vs 2016 Honda Fit
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Honda Fit | 2016 Honda Fit |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 283 | 119 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 94 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–36 | 32–36 |
| Median reported mileage | 49,139 mi | 37,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Honda Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 116 | 54 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 16 |
| Engine | 40 | 11 |
| Power Train | 38 | 7 |
| Structure | 21 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2015 Honda Fit
2016 Honda Fit
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.