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2016 Honda

Fit

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L

Honda Fit: best and worst years
2016 Honda Fit

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Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
250 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
38 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
160 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
100 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,493 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
96 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
17 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
116
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11%
  • ENGINE8%
  • POWER TRAIN5%
  • SERVICE BRAKES3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 144 total.

Honda Fit: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Electrical overstress

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

72 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 2, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGA21-007

    Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301–P0304 (cylinder misfire detected) due to carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

  • Jun 8, 2022EQUIPMENTA22010A

    "Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin, 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These vehicles use an improved injector design that addresses the failures that may have occurred in previous model years. In fact, fuel injectors within the above VIN range with misfire complaints were collected and found to have no defects that required part replacement. Replacing those

  • Jun 1, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGA22-019

    Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301–P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

  • May 5, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWarranty Extensi

    "Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors. This could result in reduced flow in the injectors and cause misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, catalyst deterioration misdetection and/or fuel metering, resulting in MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) turning on."

  • Feb 18, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGABOM02182022

    Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-2016 Fit vehicles. This warranty extension covers fuel injectors to address concerns of internal wear inside one or more injectors. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage of the fuel injectors to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.

  • Feb 18, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEA22-002

    Service Bulletin - Certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors. This could result in reduced flow in the injectors and cause a misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, catalyst deterioration misdetection and/or fuel metering, resulting in MIL On.

  • Feb 18, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGA18-027

    Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0420

  • Feb 18, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA16-034

    Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304

  • and 64 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.