The Lemon Index2019 Honda Fit.
The 2019 Honda Fit is worse than average by owner complaints: 44 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 122, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about fuel or ev drive system, it has 6 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 136 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Fit year. 2019 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 4K to 24K miles on the car (30 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 6
- 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 6 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.
- fuel system, gasoline 2021
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 29 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- ServiceNews Article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire…
- "Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire…
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
The cluster doesnât light up and the speedometer and tachometer donât work as well. Check engine Code U0155 which one of these parts that could potentially fall under this code had been replaced under warranty.
2019 Honda Fit owner · NHTSA complaint 11467912
More owner reports
LCD gauge cluster including odometer, fuel level, and hazard warnings will go haywire displaying strange characters. The lcd display then flashes on and off and goes out completely displaying no vehicle information.
NHTSA complaint 11418650
Passanger seat area deflated the cushion seat eas deflated also fuel injection problem making a left turn car stalled was almost killed head on and almost hit from behind.
NHTSA complaint 11338924
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Honda Fit reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 122; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Fit year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2019 Honda Fit problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel or ev drive system (39%), electrical (25%) and engine (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Fit have?
6 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 2019 Honda Fit get?
31 to 36 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 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 2019 Honda Fit problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,500 and 24,000 miles. The middle report was at 11,400 miles, from 30 complaints.
Does the 2019 Honda Fit have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2019 Honda Fit cost in fuel a year?
About $1800 to $2050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Honda Fit have?
1.5L 4-cyl.
What Honda Fit year is better than the 2019?
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