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2018 Honda Fit
Common Problems

Ranked from 49 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 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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  1. 1

    Engine Misfire and Stall

    12complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine misfires and stalls due to multiple codes indicating cylinder misfires and fuel injection system issues.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Dashboard Lights Fail to Illuminate Properly

    11complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Various dashboard lights, including the fuel and mileage gauges, intermittently fail to display properly, affecting the driver's ability to monitor the vehicle's status.

  3. 3

    Fuel Injector Issues

    10complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel injectors are failing due to carbon buildup, leading to engine misfires and stalls.

    $300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 23V858000

  4. 4

    Electrical System Glitches

    9complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The odometer and gas display screen flicker or clear up during cold starts.

  5. 5

    Dashboard Display Malfunction

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The digital dashboard display malfunctions, showing gibberish or being completely blank, especially in cold weather.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Safety System Failures

    8complaints
    Safety riskFuel system

    Forward collision avoidance and lane departure systems fail, posing significant safety risks.

    Related recall: 23V858000

  7. 7

    Fuel Gauge and Mileage Display Failure

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The digital instrument cluster intermittently fails, displaying gibberish or going blank, making it difficult to monitor fuel levels and mileage.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Paint Peeling Off Body

    6complaints
    Low severityOther

    Paint peels off the body of the Honda Fit, particularly on the roof and doors, despite the car being under warranty.

  9. 9

    Engine VVT Actuator Defect

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective, potentially causing severe engine damage.

    $900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2010 Honda Fit2015 Honda Fit2016 Honda Fit2019 Honda FitAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.