AI Damage2016 Honda FIT: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Honda FIT filed 121 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. The maker issued 79 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 121
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 79
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 45% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 15% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- 5 Tires 6% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 3% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 3% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 54 complaints (45% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 18 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 12 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Powertrain: 7 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Tires: 7 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- CVTnamed in 2 complaints
- manual, 6-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 121 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 54 | 0 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My attempts to maintain speed resulted in my car stalling and lurching forward, intermittently. I had to pull over on the side. Someone with a diagnostic tool checked and the tool read out indicated "Fuel rail pressure too low" and ABS indicated as abnormal.
In process of pulling into a parking spot in front of a business, I applied my foot brake after which my vehicle fully accelerated, jumping (an approximately 12") sidewalk into a plate glass window. Fortunately there were no injuries.
I was in reverse backing into my parking space and all of a sudden my gas petel accelerated driving my car so fast over a curb and into a stone wall. This is not the only vehicle that reported to honda american, but the same malfunction of gas petal causing the vehicle to accelerate at a high speed.
While in reverse, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The driver lost control and the vehicle crashed into a brick wall. The driver sustained an injured neck and back, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed.
Takata recall- I was involved in an accident, where I rear ended another vehicle and my vehicle was deemed totaled, but my airbags "failed to deploy", therefore it is obvious that they are faulty and this was not a good experience, please can you help me because my vehicle is not in your list of "recalls" and why not…
- Vehicle experienced a cylinder-specific misfire (P0304) at ~60,000 miles - Dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel injector, confirmed as a known issue covered by Honda Service Bulletin 22-002 - The misfire caused rough running / hesitation - As part of the service bulletin, Honda offered to replace the fuel injectors under…
This is the third Dextero DTR1 that has exhibited defects described in their 2016 recall (large cracks at the sidewall/tread area). This is a fatally serious defect: I would not drive at highway speed with these tires. My first complaint resulted in my tire being replaced.
My car has experienced a failing and blank screen for gas and mileage, requiring replacement of the cluster panel. It has, and will, cost me hundreds of dollars to fix an issue that is apparently being fixed for free on other Honda models.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 497 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FIT has 91 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 121, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder…
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder misfire detected) due to carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
- "Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start…
"Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin, 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These…
- Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder…
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
- "Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to…
"Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors…
- Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain…
Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-2016 Fit vehicles. This warranty extension covers fuel injectors to address concerns of internal wear inside…
- Service Bulletin - Certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications
An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors. This could result in reduced flow in the injectors and cause a misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, catalyst deterioration…
- Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder…
- Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit
MIL Is On with DTC P0420
- Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit
MIL Is On with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304
- ServiceNews Article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by…
ServiceNews Article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These…
- Recall Information update
Service Bulletin NSS300 #2
- Fog Light Lenses look melted or discoloredf?- All models with fog lights affected vehicles
NHTSA lists 79 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda FIT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine. Total complaints: 121. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (17%), warning lights, check engine (16%), infotainment or screen glitches (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Honda FIT?
NHTSA lists 79 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Honda FIT from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.