The Lemon Index2018 Honda Fit.
The 2018 Honda Fit is better than average by owner complaints: 30 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 74, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 31 to 36 mpg combined. The best Honda Fit year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 117 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Fit year. 2018 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 12K to 60K miles on the car (31 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- airbags 2026
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- back over prevention 2024
The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Show all 4 recalls
- back over prevention 2023
The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit.
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 48 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Fits with a customer…
- ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the…
- ServiceNews Article - Have you noticed the fill plug on a CVT has popped out or seems to be…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1800–2050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Failure of fuel injectors at 3 years old and 54k miles. Started car in morning and got warning lights, used obdii to find out there were misfires, took to dealer. Wants more than $2000 to repair.
2018 Honda Fit owner · NHTSA complaint 11407817
More owner reports
Lots of gas in oil both times on oil changes. Motor bogs down sometimes while in motion.
NHTSA complaint 11139218
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Honda Fit reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 74; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Fit year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2018 Honda Fit problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (23%), fuel or ev drive system (20%) and body structure (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Fit have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Honda Fit get?
31 to 36 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 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 2018 Honda Fit problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,800 and 60,000 miles. The middle report was at 28,800 miles, from 31 complaints.
Does the 2018 Honda Fit have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2018 Honda Fit cost in fuel a year?
About $1800 to $2050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Honda Fit have?
1.5L 4-cyl.
What Honda Fit year is better than the 2018?
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