2017 Honda Fit problems and complaints
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Fit. The most-reported areas: Engine (11), Electrical System (11), Fuel/Propulsion System (11).
Key takeaways
- 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 26% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 26% |
| Structure | 6 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 14% |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% |
| Wheels | 3 | 7% |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 2% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline,engine - filed 2025-11-17
The contact owns 2017 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that cylinders #1, #2, and #4 had failed and cylinder #3 was currently...
Engine - filed 2025-09-12
Rattling noise coming from engine when starting engine cold
Electrical System - filed 2025-09-12
When starting or stopping the engine with the push button, a mechanism makes a loud grinding noise.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.