2017 Honda Fit: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (27% of complaints).
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0
recalls
42
owner complaints
0
fire reports
28,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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Among the quietest Fit years (#13 of 14 by complaints, age-adjusted)5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: electrical system (27%)Problems reported early (median 28,500 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)27% · 10 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)22% · 8 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)16% · 6 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)14% · 5 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)5% · 2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)3% · 1 complaint
“Blue metallic paint has clear coat peeling and exposed base paint. Paint should last longer than 8 years, this is a manufacturing defect.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Sep 2025
“my wife's wedding finger was nearly amputated near the fingertip from our 2017 honda fit , it happened when she was getting out of the car and I was closing the electric windows on May 22 2025, luckily we had lots of napkins in the glove box to catch all of the blood,we went to emergency room and finger was x-ray'd and found out it was broken, they had to cut off wedding ring, er doctor stitched back together, prescribed antibiotics, and told her she needed to see a orthopedic surgeon in a week to do repairs I called and reported this to honda corp. And they said they would call and setup time to inspect vehicle, still have not received call yet There were no warnings or messages”Owner report · Structure · May 2025
“After replacing fuel injectors recently I have no warning lights on but the car has been stalling and pulling. Today on the freeway as I attempted to accelerate from 30 mph my car jerked and pulled 3 times harshly almost causing an accident. Still no warning lights and this has happened multiple times. I have submitted a prior concern and it has not been addressed and the problem only continues and has gotten worse.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2024
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“The car will stall while on the freeway. Had fuel injectors replaced and still does not drive well. I am now being told I may have to look at the fuel pump which should be working automatically. I have now invested almost 3,000 on a car with less than 90,000 miles on it that is maintained religiously so that nothing happens to it.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2024
“Fuel injectors failed. Check engine light suddenly came on. There was fuel in the oil, putting safety at risk. Problem confirmed by a private auto service center. Had to replace fuel injectors and fuel joint pipe. The warranty on fuel injectors has been extended for 2015-2016 Honda Fits. Please help this get extended to the 2017 Honda fit because it is the same part and the same problem.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2024
“The contact owns a 2017 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the instrument cluster started to flicker. The contact stated that the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other gauges were fluctuating. The contact stated that the failure became a regular failure and occurred at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the clutch gauge needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2023
“The odometer is completely useless, unable to tell mileage, fuel level and such. Several reports online of the same issue with honda fits. I could run out of gas unexpectedly, I don't know when its time to change oil.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2023
“At about 79330 miles, sharp right or left steering elicited a clunking sound. The dealer "found rack and pinion going bad, recommend replacing rack and pinion," If the steering mechanism were to fail while the car was moving, severe injury or death to the occupants or other persons could result. As noted, the car was inspected by the dealer's mechanic but not by a manufacturer's representative.”Owner report · Steering · May 2023
“Chipping paint from the hood and drivers por and all four passenger doors have chipped paint and the bare metal is exposed. Started happening a couple months after I bought the vehicle and progressively getting worse. I have taken it to the dealer at Checkered Honda of Virginia. They said this car didn't have any paint recalls but they mentioned some Honda civics and accords had paint issues.”Owner report · Structure · May 2023
“P0420 code on a 2017 Honda Fit. The vehicle only has 46,000 miles on it. It's too early for me replace my catalytic converter. I know previous fit has the same problems but Honda said it was fixed. It's too expensive to go to the dealership to get it diagnosed properly to look for the problem. I just want this problem figured out before I spend monoey on getting it fixed the right way. Dealership hasn't diagnosed the vehicle but wanted me to bring the car and get a new catalytic converter and new oxygen sensors. Needs to know what the main problem instead if replacing something that still currently works and no need to replace parts.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2023
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
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Is the 2017 Honda Fit reliable?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Honda Fit. The most complained-about area is electrical system (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2017 Honda Fit problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 28,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.