2016 Honda Fit Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 45%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Honda Fit, 45% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel guage has stopped working at 35,000 miles. It is backlit but no information in the display. The car was stationary when the display quit working. I took it to the Honda dealer where I purchased the car and they changed the oil and reset the maintenance log and it started working again. When I got home, the display went blank again.”
NHTSA complaint #11315826, filed 2020-03, 35,000 miles“Instrument cluster display stops working or displays gibberish randomly. This prevents me from knowing how much fuel is left in the car, sometimes for days. The instrument cluster is also the only place to see the odometer and keep track of mileage for service intervals. This lack of information affects my safety. This occurs when starting the car, other times in the middle of driving, on city and highway. It stays off or unreadable for hours to days.”
NHTSA complaint #11361039, filed 2020-09, 60,000 miles“The digital display in the dash that shows fuel gauge, range, odometer, etc.. Will intermittently not display properly. It will either display improperly in a way that is unreadable, or the entire display will go blank while remaining backlit. It happens more often when it is cold out. I also noticed it initiate more during hard acceleration or braking, but it can also remain when the vehicle is parked after I have finished my commute. …”
NHTSA complaint #11290100, filed 2019-12, 72,000 miles“Today may 3rd 2018 vehicle traveling on city street when all icons tire pressure maintenance a malfunction codes all the cute little icons are lit up on the dash the performance of the vehicle was impaired and then the whole system shut down as I'm still traveling in my vehicle moving. I came to pawn someone in my vehicle with a computer laptop hooked up to my controls of my vehicle I ran after him he left so fast he fast transfer data chords. …”
NHTSA complaint #11091681, filed 2018-05, 23,291 miles“Our Honda dealership has informed us the the check engine light is the result of rodents chewing on a wiring harness. This is an issue with Honda using soy covered wires. Honda is reported to have known about this issue for years. Honda will not cover it under warranty. Although our insurance covers the repair, we have a $500. Deductible. This should be a class action lawsuit. Our vehicle has only 612 miles on it. This is outrageous.”
NHTSA complaint #10972369, filed 2017-04, 612 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10215233Jun 1, 2022Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting…
- 10208156Feb 18, 2022Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0420
- 10208155Feb 18, 2022Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304
- 10194445May 14, 2021Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).
- 10187548Feb 16, 2021Owner Notification Letter - The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, the MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and…
- 10184331Dec 9, 2020Dealer Message - Today, December 9, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-17 Fit, 2016-18 HR-V, 2016-17 Pilot, and 2017 Ridgeline vehicles…
- 10184317Dec 9, 2020Service Bulletin - The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5…
- 10162449Jul 4, 2019Service Bulletin - Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) freezes after a phone call and stored voice tags are missing when the ignition is turned to ON.
- 10145415Sep 25, 2018Servicenews article - Are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iPhone running iOS 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? You can't view…
- 10118516Sep 22, 2017Tech line summary article - Can?t set the temperature control dial to maximum cool? We?re aware of this issue, and we currently have it under investigation.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 22% |
| 2019 | 50 | 36% |
| 2018 | 34 | 29% |
| 2017 | 12 | 28% |
| 2016 | 55 | 45% |
| 2015 | 118 | 41% |
| 2013 | 22 | 13% |
| 2012 | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 | 19 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 8% |
| 2008 | 18 | 8% |
| 2007 | 32 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda Fit
20 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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