2016 Honda Fit
Common Problems
Ranked from 41 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
5 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Instrument Cluster Display Issues
28complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe instrument cluster display frequently goes blank or shows gibberish, especially in cold temperatures.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Fuel injector failures leading to poor performance and check engine light
8complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel injectors fail, causing check engine light to illuminate, poor acceleration, and reduced fuel efficiency.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Instrument cluster malfunctions leading to blind driving conditions
6complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe instrument cluster malfunctions, displaying incorrect or no information, posing a safety hazard during driving.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Unintended acceleration issues
4complaintsSafety riskOtherThe vehicle accelerates unintentionally, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
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Fuel Injector Failure
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel injectors are defective, leading to incomplete combustion and potential contamination of the catalytic converter.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.