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Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L

Honda Fit: best and worst years
2020 Honda Fit

Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2020.

2022 photoPH Car SpotterCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, 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

HP
130
Power to weight
0.052 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.62
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
36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,000EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
286 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
3/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
47.5 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 16.5 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
161 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
60 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
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
33
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE16%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
  • ENGINE11%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
  • AIR BAGS7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 45 total.

Honda Fit: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

36 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.

  • Mar 28, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGATI&03282023902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines, 2020 Fits, 2020-2021 Civic Hatchbacks, 2020-2023 Civic Sedans/Coups with a customer complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. In some cases, the customer may also experience such conditions as engine hard to start, no start or start & stumble in conjunction with CEL. To be

  • Mar 13, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGATI&03132023905

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines, 2020 Fits, 2020-2021 Civic Hatchbacks, 2020-2023 Civic Sedans/Coups with a customer complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. In some cases, the customer may also experience such conditions as engine hard to start, no start or start & stumble in conjunction with CEL. To be

  • Jan 3, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELATI&01032023907

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines, 2020 Fits, 2020-2021 Civic Hatchbacks, 2020-2023 Civic Sedans/Coups with a customer complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. In some cases, the customer may also experience such conditions as engine hard to start, no start or start & stumble in conjunction with CEL. To bet

  • Jun 8, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEA22010A

    "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

  • Jan 29, 2022AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHTA21100B

    ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating the faulty component. In most situations, the SRS Unit should be last on the list of components to replace. Here is a quick tip for troubleshooting a faulty seat weight sensor.

  • Oct 11, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICATI&10112021903

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Sep 23, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICATI&09232021902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 Fits with a customer complaint of pulsation in the brakes when applying brakes at highway speeds or when coming to a stop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • and 28 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.