The Lemon Index2016 Honda Fit.
The 2016 Honda Fit is better than average by owner complaints: 44 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 58, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, 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 121 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Fit year. 2016 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 10K to 57K miles on the car (56 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 24K–56K miles
Recalls 1
- 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.
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 94 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 - The Charging System indicator is on with DTC P154A (battery sensor internal…
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
Fuel gauge display which also includes mpg and odometer shows gibberish. This happens in all driving conditions.
2016 Honda Fit owner · NHTSA complaint 11270133
More owner reports
After two flats that essentially destroyed the tires. Unable to replace tires on car that we brought new because they are on longer made by firestone. Abnormal wear noted on tires after only 24,000 miles.
NHTSA complaint 11079155
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Honda Fit reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 58; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Fit year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2016 Honda Fit problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (23%), wheels (9%) and brakes (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Fit have?
1 safety recall (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 2016 Honda Fit get?
32 to 36 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 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 2016 Honda Fit problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,400 and 57,200 miles. The middle report was at 36,500 miles, from 56 complaints.
Does the 2016 Honda Fit have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2016 Honda Fit cost in fuel a year?
About $1800 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Honda Fit have?
1.5L 4-cyl.
What Honda Fit year is better than the 2016?
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