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2018 Honda

Fit

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L

Honda Fit: best and worst years
2018 Honda Fit (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2020 model year); you're viewing the 2018.

2020 photoTTTNISCC0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
130
Power to weight
0.052 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.62
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
3/10
Real-world MPG
36.4 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 5.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1B (3,001 to 4,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
117 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
9

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Optional
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Honda Sensing.
    Optional
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Optional

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Optional

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM18%
  • ENGINE14%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • STRUCTURE7%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 163 total.

Honda Fit: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

38 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 3, 2024ENGINEATI&05032024905

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Apr 15, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGATI&04152024902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Mar 28, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGATI&03282024902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Feb 15, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGATI&02152024905

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Feb 1, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGATI&02012024904

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jan 17, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGATI&01172024905

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jan 2, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTORATI&01022024909

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Nov 28, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGATI&11282023910

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • and 30 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

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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.