The Lemon Index2015 Honda Fit.
The 2015 Honda Fit is better than average by owner complaints: 89 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 81, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 32 to 36 mpg combined. The best Honda Fit year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 285 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Fit year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 16K to 65K miles on the car (159 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 30K–64K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 22K–57K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 33K–63K miles
Recalls 4
- body structure 2015
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.
- transmission & drivetrain 2015
The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
- electrical 2015
The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.
Show all 4 recalls
- airbags 2014
The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 139 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Charging System Indicator Is On with DTC P154A The Charging System indicator is on with DTC…
- Internal failure, resulting in dtc p154a
- Service bulletin - a non-galvanized door handle bracket located inside the door was installed
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1800–2000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
At 1700 thousand miles rotors need resurfacing. Starter needed to be replaced. Transmission was replaced. All under warranted
2015 Honda Fit owner · NHTSA complaint 11010131
More owner reports
Driving south bound on ballplay rd. Madisonville, tn our side air bag curtains deployed at the same time. There was no impact causing them to deploy. Causing us to leave the road. With some damage to the bottom sides of the car.
NHTSA complaint 11081320
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Honda Fit reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 81; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Fit year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2015 Honda Fit problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (16%), transmission & drivetrain (15%) and electrical (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Fit have?
4 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda Fit get?
32 to 36 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Honda Fit safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda Fit problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,000 and 65,000 miles. The middle report was at 47,000 miles, from 159 complaints.
Does the 2015 Honda Fit have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Honda Fit cost in fuel a year?
About $1800 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Honda Fit have?
1.5L 4-cyl.
What Honda Fit year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2011 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works