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2011 Honda Fit Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 112 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Honda Fit

The 2011 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.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
112
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
8
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Honda Fit (11)

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 #19V502000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V500000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V378000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V061000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V545000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V030000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V042000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V346000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Honda Fit

Based on 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
63
Power Train
12
Steering
9
Electrical System
5
Engine
5
Service Brakes
3
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Latches/locks/linkages
2
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Honda Fit — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 183 complaints 2011 112 complaints 2012 113 complaints 2013 175 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 279 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Honda Fit

Is the 2011 Honda Fit reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Honda Fit has 11 recalls and 112 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Fit have?
The 2011 Honda Fit has 11 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 2011 Honda Fit?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Honda Fit are: Air Bags, Power Train, Steering, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Honda Fit safe to buy?
The 2011 Honda Fit has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 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. Years to avoid: 2015.
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.