What reliability score does the Honda Fit get?

5.2 out of 10, scored from the 8 faults we document for this model and how severe each one is.

Is the 2015–2020 Honda Fit reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

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5.2/ 10

Mixed

On our documented-fault scoring the Honda Fit rates 5.2 out of 10 · mixed. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around body, transmission and safety. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

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What the score is built from

Critical: 0
High: 2
Medium: 4
Low: 2

Weak points cluster around body, transmission, safety, hvac.

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The faults that decide it

ElectricalHigh

Intermittent failure to crank, clicking noise when pressing the start button, or dashboard warning lights without engine turnover.

Typically appears: 50,000-70,000 miles
What to inspect: Cycle the push-button start 5-10 times in succession. Listen for any hesitation, clicking, or grinding from the starter motor engaging the flywheel.
Typical repair: Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600

Fuel SystemHigh

Rough idle, hesitation under load, or an illuminated engine management light due to direct-injection carbon build-up or failing fuel injectors.

Typically appears: 60,000-100,000 miles
What to inspect: Start the engine and let it idle. Feel for noticeable shudders through the steering wheel. Plug in an OBD2 scanner to check for pending misfire codes.
Typical repair: Injector set replacement & coding · £500–£1,600

TransmissionMedium

CVT judder / shudder and premature wear.

Typically appears: 60,000+ miles
What to inspect: Feel for shudder on gentle acceleration; ask about CVT fluid changes.
Typical repair: Routine repair · £180–£700

HVACMedium

AC condenser failure.

Typically appears: 70,000+ miles
What to inspect: Confirm cold AC output.
Typical repair: Routine repair · £180–£700

EngineMedium

Brief, loud metallic grinding or rattling noise immediately upon a cold start, lasting 1-2 seconds due to a faulty VTC actuator.

Typically appears: 40,000-80,000 miles
What to inspect: Ensure the engine is completely cold. Start the vehicle with the bonnet open and listen closely to the timing chain area for a harsh rattle.
Typical repair: Timing chain, tensioner & guides · £900–£2,400

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