Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual Extended coverage
146 serious complaints of 183, the most about air bags (83) and steering (18); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 12 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 honda fit. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2016
“The contact owns a 2010 honda fit. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked up making it hard to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Apr 2021
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only. (A18-048, May 2018)
- Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
183 owner complaints · 12 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 29–31 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl · Drive: FWD
2010 Fit trims
| Sport | Sport Navi |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 128–130 hp manual available | FWD | 31–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 36 | Forward collision avoidance (8) | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 128–130 hp manual available | FWD | 31–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 136 | Electrical system (49) | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 128–130 hp manual available | FWD | 31–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 117 | Electrical system (34) | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 130 hp manual available | FWD | 32–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 43 | Electrical system (12) | No |
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 32–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 120 | Electrical system (54) | No |
| 2015 | 1.5L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 32–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 282 | Electrical system (115) | No |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 29–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 10 | 176 | Air bags (92) | No |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 29–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 113 | Air bags (41) | No |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 29–31 mpg | Not rated | 11 | 113 | Air bags (64) | No |
| 2010 | 1.5L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 29–31 mpg | Not rated | 12 | 183 | Air bags (83) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Fit 2018–2020 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Honda FIT 5 HB FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 36 |
| 2019 | Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 136 |
| 2018 | Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 117 |
| 2017 | Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 43 |
| 2016 | Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 120 |
| 2015 | Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 282 |
| 2013 | Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 10 | 176 |
| 2012 | Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 11 | 113 |
| 2011 | Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 11 | 113 |
| 2010 | Honda Fit 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 183 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fit | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
31–36 |
| 2019 | Fit | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
31–36 |
| 2018 | Fit | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
31–36 |
| 2017 | Fit | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–36 |
| 2016 | Fit | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–36 |
| 2015 | Fit | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–36 |
| 2013 | Fit | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
29–31 |
| 2012 | Fit | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
29–31 |
| 2011 | Fit | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
29–31 |
| 2010 | Fit | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
29–31 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.