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#BS-2017-HONFIT-45812017 Honda FitProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 60 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 60 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.
Top reported problems
leaking ac condenser
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
door wrap peeling
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
radiator leaking
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
battery keeps dying wont start
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
wont go into first gear
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
12 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 29K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 29K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
Best Case
Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Fuel System (12 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Negotiation Talking Points
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Buy / Skip Verdict
Final recommendation with conditions
Where the complaints fall
2017 Honda Fit: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Fit, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 29K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Fit, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Fit, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Fit, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Honda Fit. Recent trend: decreasing.



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2017 Honda Fit NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Electrical overstress
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
The worst model year for the Honda Fit is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2017 Honda Fit vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)
This vehicle
60
Class avg
139
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 60 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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