2015 Honda Fit electrical system problems
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 Honda Fit — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle experienced transmission drive issues accompanied by a Check Engine Light. An independent repair facility scanned the vehicle and confirmed diagnostic trouble code P0717 for a transmission speed sensor open circuit. The failure causes unexpected loss of acceleration and erratic power…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Check Charging System" warning light illuminated. Additionally, the engine start button intermittently failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils…Campaign 15V559000 · Sep 3, 2015
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0420
A18-027 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 18, 2022Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY battery sensors from any 2015 Fits that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&10272021903 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 27, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY battery sensors from any 2015 Fits that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&10112021904 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 11, 2021
Electrical System problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fit | 7 | 20% |
| 2019 Fit | 47 | 35% |
| 2018 Fit | 34 | 30% |
| 2017 Fit | 11 | 26% |
| 2016 Fit | 54 | 45% |
| 2013 Fit | 22 | 13% |
| 2012 Fit | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 Fit | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Fit | 19 | 10% |
| 2009 Fit | 23 | 8% |
| 2008 Fit | 18 | 8% |
| 2007 Fit | 32 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Honda Fit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.