2016 Honda Fit Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Honda Fit, 10% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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.
“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“Fuel injectors prematurely went out leaving me in limp mode with 4 lights flashing on the dash at 10mph on the interstate until I gave up and pulled over and just got a tow home”
NHTSA complaint #11403338, filed 2021-03, 92,000 miles“I noticed some insulation missing from my engine in july 2016. I didn't think it was important until I went to my dealer in april 2017. They said it was mice and removed a nest. I came home which is 3 hrs away and noticed much more damage the next morning. Out of desperation I put 2 snap traps in the engine. I bought this 2016 Honda FIT brand new in nov 2015. I'm not sure the extent of the damage but I have lots of chewed insulation and some wires chewed on.”
NHTSA complaint #10971235, filed 2017-04, 4,000 miles“Fuel injectors failed (known issue) causing me to be stranded with kids. Car was under warranty. Dealer refused to cover under warranty even though federal emissions warranty required it for the mileage at the time. Next year catalytic converter failed causing me to fail emissions test. Dealer refused to cover under federal emissions warranty , claiming that fuel injectors cause the catalytic converter to fail and it the catalytic converter itself had no defects. Causing pollution, safety, and performance issues. Stranded with infant. Company violating clean air act and profiting on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11363600, filed 2020-10, 34,280 miles“While in motion, the instrument panel lights came on (check engine, stability assist, electric power steering, etc.) . Immediately pulled over, called a tow truck, took to dealer, and later found out the fuel injectors were bad. This is the second time! First at 27,000 miles and now again at 44,000 miles. Just grateful I wasn't on the freeway! Several TSB's regarding this and customer complaints. Why is there no recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11265321, filed 2019-10, 44,000 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…
- 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.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 17% |
| 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 2016 Honda Fit
55 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
17 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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