2017 Honda Fit: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2017 Honda Fit? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 42 complaints, with Engine Problems as the top reported area.
2017 Honda Fit Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2017 Honda Fit trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2017 Honda Fit Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
14.7% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
14.7% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2017 Honda Fit has 42 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Fit
- Model year
- 2017
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 42
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 34
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 32 / 37
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2017 Honda Fit Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Electrical Faults, Fuel/Propulsion System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2017 Honda Fit?
The 2017 Honda Fit looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2017 Honda Fit
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the engine for reported issues such as stalling or performance problems.
- Check electrical systems, including battery, alternator, and wiring, for faults.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for fuel/propulsion system repairs.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the engine for reported issues such as stalling or performance problems.
- Check electrical systems, including battery, alternator, and wiring, for faults.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for fuel/propulsion system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on top complaint areas.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2017 Honda Fit, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 42 NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Honda Fit, issues appear concentrated in the engine, electrical, and fuel/propulsion systems, each accounting for 11 complaints. No crashes or recalls were reported, but the low confidence level suggests caution in interpretation.
- Engine Problems, Electrical Faults, and Fuel/Propulsion System each have 11 complaints, tying as the most reported components.
- Structural Problems and Uncategorized Issues each have 6 complaints, indicating secondary areas of concern.
- Transmission/Drivetrain, Wheel Issues, and Suspension Failures have fewer complaints, with 4, 3, and 2 respectively.
- Engine Problems
- Electrical Faults
- Fuel/Propulsion System
All 2017 Honda Fit Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Honda Fit. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Honda Fit. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 …
Rattling noise coming from engine when starting engine cold
When starting or stopping the engine with the push button, a mechanism makes a loud grinding noise.
Blue metallic paint has clear coat peeling and exposed base paint. Paint should last longer than 8 years, this is a manufacturing defect.
my wife's wedding finger was nearly amputated near the fingertip from our 2017 honda fit , it happened when she was getting out of the car and I was closing the electric windows on May 22 2025, luckily we had lots of napkins in the glove box to catch all of the blood,we went to …
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Fit. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the paint all over the vehicle was delaminating and rusting. The failure occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnos…
Fuel gauage/odometer display glitches out and does not show the information. It is just a blank reading.
After replacing fuel injectors recently I have no warning lights on but the car has been stalling and pulling. Today on the freeway as I attempted to accelerate from 30 mph my car jerked and pulled 3 times harshly almost causing an accident. Still no warning lights and this has h…
The car will stall while on the freeway. Had fuel injectors replaced and still does not drive well. I am now being told I may have to look at the fuel pump which should be working automatically. I have now invested almost 3,000 on a car with less than 90,000 miles on it that is m…
Fuel injectors failed. Check engine light suddenly came on. There was fuel in the oil, putting safety at risk. Problem confirmed by a private auto service center. Had to replace fuel injectors and fuel joint pipe. The warranty on fuel injectors has been extended for 2015-2016 Hon…
7/14/24 This scenario has happened previously. The first time the engine light, steering light, tire light have come on and remained on. Driving around 65 mph the car judders, loses power, & engine light flashes. Thankfully, there was a shoulder to pull over onto because the abil…
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the instrument cluster started to flicker. The contact stated that the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other gauges were fluctuating. The contact stated that the failure became a regular failur…
The odometer is completely useless, unable to tell mileage, fuel level and such. Several reports online of the same issue with honda fits. I could run out of gas unexpectedly, I don't know when its time to change oil.
Like 4 others on NHTSA, I am reporting intermittent cold start rattle coming from the VTC actuator. I have tried the following: cleaning the intake valves, changing the oil every 3k miles, using a high quality oil filter with a silicone drain back valve, and using Top Tier fuel o…
The fuel gauge on the dash goes blank, especially when the weather is cooler, so you can't see how much fuel is in the car. This is obviously dangerous because you could run out of fuel. The problem has been reported by other honda fit owners and a google search brings up many …
At about 79330 miles, sharp right or left steering elicited a clunking sound. The dealer "found rack and pinion going bad, recommend replacing rack and pinion," If the steering mechanism were to fail while the car was moving, severe injury or death to the occupants or other perso…
Chipping paint from the hood and drivers por and all four passenger doors have chipped paint and the bare metal is exposed. Started happening a couple months after I bought the vehicle and progressively getting worse. I have taken it to the dealer at Checkered Honda of Virginia. …
Has about a 3 second engine rattle on cold start up, believed to be a defective variable valve timing gear.
Vehicle is experiencing intermittent fault with air-fuel ratio of cylinder. Problems began at 50,000 miles and the dealer recommended engine cleaning due to carbon buildup. This did not solve the issues. Warranty repair was refused at that time, and has since lapsed out of warran…
P0420 code on a 2017 Honda Fit. The vehicle only has 46,000 miles on it. It’s too early for me replace my catalytic converter. I know previous fit has the same problems but Honda said it was fixed. It’s too expensive to go to the dealership to get it diagnosed properly to look fo…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Honda Fit.
2017 Honda Fit Recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Honda Fit. No recall campaigns are currently listed for this model year in the dataset, but VIN-level recall checks are still essential. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2017 Honda Fit Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2017 Honda Fit reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 42 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2017 Honda Fit looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Fit?▾
#1: Engine Problems (11 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (11 complaints). #3: Fuel/Propulsion System (11 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Honda Fit?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Honda Fit?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Honda Fit, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 42 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Honda Fit have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2017 Honda Fit in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2017 Honda Fit?▾
The 2017 Honda Fit looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Fit reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.