What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation (2015–2019) Fit?

Fit owners have made 171 complaints about the 2015–2019 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 38th out of 58 Honda generations in overall reliability, with some interior and electrical concerns.

Compare With Other Fit Generations

Common 2015-2019 Honda Fit Problems

Some of the worst issues 3rd generation Fit owners have to deal with.

  1. Denso Fuel Pump Failure

    The impellers inside of Denso branded fuel pumps may have been excessively exposed to a drying agent during manufacturing. This leads to them cracking, absorbing fuel, and deforming so badly that they stop sending fuel to the engine. Honda …

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  2. Honda Sensing Problems

    Honda sensing is a group of safety systems to help drivers monitor changing road conditions. However there are growing concerns about malfunctions in the system that cause the auto-brakes to engage randomly, the radar to get confused on sun…

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  4. TPMS Warning Light

    TPMS, or tire pressure monitoring systems, are a mildly controversial feature of some modern cars. While it's nice to have quick access to the current PSI readings of your tires from the comfort of your driver's seat, some manufacturers (he…

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  5. Honda's Extremely Uncomfortable Seats

    An alarming number of people have complained that their late-model Honda has the most uncomfortable seats of any car they've ever owned. The problem seems to affect the 2008-2014 model years with a particular, back-crippling emphasis on the…

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  6. Rodents Chew Soy Wiring

    Honda switched to a soy-based coating for their wiring that is more biodegradable. It sounds like a pro-Earth move by the automaker, but the real reason is probably a little less triumphant: the coating costs less than plastic. Still, less …

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

3rd Generation (2015–2019) Fit Key Numbers

  1. 4 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 171 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 38th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 58 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 3rd Generation Fit Owners

  • Recalled

    L. Hand vs. DENSO International America, Inc., et al.

    1. Recalled

      A Honda fuel pump recall has been issued for more than 708,000 vehicles because the impellers in the pumps may be defective.

    2. Case Filed

      The plaintiff who sued claims the vehicles place occupants at risk of injuries and death because of the fuel pump failures. The Quebec fuel pump recalls allegedly didn't include all the Honda vehicles affected by the DENSO pumps.

    Problem
    Denso Fuel Pump Failure
    Class Vehicles
    • 2015-2019 Accord
    • 2018-2019 Civic Hatchback
    • 2018-2019 Civic Type R
    • 2019 Fit
    • 2018-2019 HR-V
    • 2019-2020 Insight
    Class Members
    Quebec Residents
    Location
    Quebec
  • Recalled

    Cummings, et al., v. Honda Motor Company Limited, et al.

    1. Recalled

      A Honda fuel pump recall has been issued for more than 708,000 vehicles because the impellers in the pumps may be defective.

    2. Case Filed

      A Honda fuel pump recall allegedly didn't include all the affected New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with DENSO low-pressure fuel pumps and fuel pump assemblies, including pumps that begin with part number 17045-T.

    Problem
    Denso Fuel Pump Failure
    Class Vehicles
    • 2018-2019 Accord
    • 2018-2019 Civic Hatchback
    • 2018-2019 Civic Type R
    • 2019 Fit
    • 2018-2019 HR-V
    • 2019-2020 Insight
    Class Members
    Owners and Lesees in NJ,NY,and PA
    Location
    New Jersey

Recent 3rd Generation (2015–2019) Fit News

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  2. There were high hopes when it came time to test the front bumper of the 2015 Honda Fit in the IIHS's newest, and most strenuous test -- the small overlap frontal crash test.

    The previous five model years had all received a "poor" rating, so surely the redesigned 2015 Fit would fare much better!

    Nope. Not only nope, but a big old pile of stinkin' nope to be more accurate.…

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