2019 Honda Fit
Common Problems
Ranked from 57 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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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Dashboard Display Glitches
26complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe dashboard display frequently glitches, showing incomplete or incorrect information, leading to potential safety issues.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Misfire Due to Carbon Buildup
25complaintsMedium severityEngineMultiple misfires in the engine are caused by carbon buildup, leading to intermittent warning lights and poor performance.
$350–$900est. intake-valve carbon cleaning · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Fuel Gauge Malfunction
17complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel gauge intermittently malfunctions, showing incorrect or no readings, posing a risk of running out of fuel.
Related recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
9complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, leading to the failure of critical safety features like adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist.
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Electrical System Glitches
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe LCD gauge cluster displays strange characters and malfunctions under certain conditions.
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Lane Departure Warning System Failure
3complaintsHigh severityElectricalLane departure warning systems fail, causing lane departure and potentially leading to accidents.
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Air Bag Deployment Failure
2complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe air bags fail to deploy during a collision, resulting in a total loss of the vehicle.
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Fuel Pump Malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump malfunctions leading to check engine lights and misfires.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe vehicle unexpectedly lurches forward while slowing, causing damage or accidents.
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.