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2010 Honda Fit Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 183 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2010 Honda Fit

The 2010 Honda Fit is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
183
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
19
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Honda Fit (12)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V661000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V268000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V770000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V500000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V502000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V378000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V346000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V545000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V042000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V030000

Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2010 Honda Fit

Based on 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
81
Steering
17
Electrical System
15
Power Train
13
Structure
8
Unknown Or Other
6
Service Brakes
6
Seats
6
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Honda Fit — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 183 complaints 2011 112 complaints 2012 113 complaints 2013 175 complaints 2014 0 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Honda Fit

Is the 2010 Honda Fit reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Honda Fit has 12 recalls and 183 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Honda Fit have?
The 2010 Honda Fit has 12 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Fit?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Honda Fit are: Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Honda Fit safe to buy?
The 2010 Honda Fit has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 12 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Fit should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Fit are: 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.