2015 Honda Fit Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 14%of 285 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Honda Fit, 14% of the 285 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle began running roughly and all the dash lights came on. I was told there is a misfire in one of the cylinders and this could be an extremely expensive repair. My vehicle has 48000 miles on it and this shouldn't happen. From doing some online research, this seems to be a recurring complaint by several people.”
NHTSA complaint #11104102, filed 2018-06, 48,000 miles“Hello, the car won't start. It's a keyless start button. Button, panel, music, lights and all start. Everything's normal but the car won't start or turn over. I lower the handbrake, press down on the brake and press the starter button but can't get the engine to start. It has started after numerous tries. But the problem persists. I can't reliably expect to start the car. Please advise as I see many complaints posted on the web.”
NHTSA complaint #11301695, filed 2020-01, 23,055 miles“I have owned this car for three years, it has 81,166 miles on it and is having so many problems. The engine burns through oil faster than it should and has cause permanent damage. I always took it in to the dealership for oil changes and always brought it in when the oil life was at roughly 20%. I constantly checked the oil level and it was always low even after a recent fill up but had no leakage. I now need a new engine which will cost roughly $5000 including labor maybe more. …”
NHTSA complaint #11363740, filed 2020-10, 81,166 miles“My car has approximately 60,000 miles on it and has only ever been used for transport from home to school. I was driving at approximately 20 MPH and the check engine light came on while I was in motion. A couple minutes later, the power steering, traction, and tire pressure light came on all at the same time while I was in motion. My car jerked and I lost control for a brief second. The lights will flash on and off at random times while I'm in motion and is especially terrifying when trying to drive at a highway speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11222391, filed 2019-06, 59,000 miles“I could've died!! Driving down the interstate all of sudden all the warning lights flashed & my car wouldn't go. Was told it was catalytic converter & fuel injectors needed to be replaced. $2900. Had them replaced & same day I got my car back no check engine came on, was driving down the interstate & just stopped going. I couldn't give it gas & the rpms revved up, cars flying past me trying to make it to the shoulder! It was terrifying!!! Read there have been a lot of issues with the fuel injectors, but Honda making customers pay for it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11232005, filed 2019-07, 98,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186011Jan 18, 2021"ServiceNews Article - If normal troubleshooting suggests replacing the fuel injectors, check the long-term fuel trim using the i-HDS to ensure that it's fixed right the first…
- 10106989Jun 19, 2017Dealer message - yesterday, september 2, 2015, american honda notified nhtsa of a safetyrecallfor approximately 18,000 2015 fit vehicles due to plug top coil noise suppressors…
- 10098906Jan 31, 2017Service bulletin - at cold start up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This may be intermittent and occurs on cold starts where the engine typically has not been…
- 10100461Nov 23, 2016"techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? Whats happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isnt holding the actuator…
- 10099108Nov 19, 2016Service bulletin - at cold start up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This may be intermittent and occurs on cold starts where the engine typically has not been…
- 10084296Jun 23, 2016Service bulletin - the ignition coil, spark plug, or fuel injector on one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and cause the engine to misfire.
- 10100703Sep 16, 2015Service bulletin - the noise suppression capacitors inside the ignition coils may degrade over time causing the check engine light to illuminate, the engine or fuel injection…
- 10100681Sep 11, 2015Dealer message - 2015 fit plug top coil safety recall q&a.
- 10100672Sep 11, 2015Dealer message - on september 3, 2015, american honda announced a stop sale and safetyrecallfor approximately18,000 2015 fit vehicles. Please refer to the attached q&a file for…
- 10107004Sep 3, 2015Service bulletin - the noise suppression capacitors inside the ignition coils may degrade over time causing the check engine light to illuminate, the engine or fuel injection…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 16% |
| 2019 | 16 | 12% |
| 2018 | 23 | 20% |
| 2017 | 11 | 26% |
| 2016 | 12 | 10% |
| 2015 | 40 | 14% |
| 2013 | 14 | 8% |
| 2012 | 12 | 11% |
| 2011 | 7 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 13 | 5% |
| 2008 | 23 | 11% |
| 2007 | 17 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda Fit
118 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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