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Body and structurePart report

2012 Honda Fit Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 113 total for the year
Median mileage
17,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Honda Fit, 2% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“From the first year the fits front light covers are so scratched from nature visabity when driving at night is dangerous. I have had them buffed and shined with the same result happening. The factory tint is so bubbled and faded disability out of the rear window is a safety hazard. The paint on the roof and hood looks like it has completely faded off and they continue to get worse. …”

NHTSA complaint #11014758, filed 2017-08, 17,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202013%
201997%
20181210%
2017614%
201632%
2015217%
201395%
201222%
201133%
2010116%
2009145%
20084320%
20076217%

Other parts of the 2012 Honda Fit

Air bags
41 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Fit

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology