2016 Honda Fit Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 730miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2016 Honda Fit, 2% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 730 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.
“2016 Honda FIT ex drivers seat safety issue: the design of the drivers seat makes driving this car for any distance unbearable. The car dealership I purchased it from has no solution to the issue of the poor design of the drivers seat. I can slightly modify the seat cushioning by adding pillows and pads but this changes the position of the driver and could potentially alter some of the safety features such as airbags if deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10938946, filed 2016-12, 60 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Honda FIT. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that all the seat tracks and bolts were corroded. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,400.”
NHTSA complaint #10957655, filed 2017-02, 1,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10098922Jan 23, 2017Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. To fully understand the cause of…
- 10106848Jan 15, 2017Engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. To fully…
- 10106827Jan 3, 2017Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. To fully understand the cause of…
- 10083966May 17, 2016Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaints of the seat bottom heater not working. Please send specific parts to ahm prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
- 10083983May 3, 2016Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. Please return certain parts to ahm prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda Fit
55 complaintsFuel system
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 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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