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Honda Fit: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2020 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2017 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2017 95 · 2016 90 · 2020 87 · 2018 78

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202087/100
Buy

35 complaints · 4 recalls

201964/100
Caution

134 complaints · 6 recalls

201878/100
Buy

114 complaints · 4 recalls

201795/100
Buybest year

42 complaints · 0 recalls

201690/100
Buy

118 complaints · 1 recalls

201574/100
Buy

281 complaints · 4 recalls

201364/100
Caution

175 complaints · 10 recalls

201264/100
Caution

113 complaints · 11 recalls

201164/100
Caution

113 complaints · 11 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2017?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2017 Honda Fit’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2020 Honda Fit head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Honda Fit as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.