2017 Honda FITProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda FIT, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Honda FIT has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Honda FIT recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 vs. every other FIT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FIT median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2017 Honda FIT safety ratings
2017 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Honda FIT, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
What FIT owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Electronic instrument panel goes blank or displays random pixels during cool and cold weather. Pushing the panel display selection button may bring the display back, back temporarily, or change the…
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 failure and occurred at…
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.
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