2017 Honda Fit vs 2017 Honda HR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Honda Fit | 2017 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 122 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 58 | 77 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–36 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 21,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 28 |
| Power Train | 4 | 32 |
| Engine | 11 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 11 |
| Structure | 6 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 5 |
2017 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.