2016 Honda Fit Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Honda Fit, 3% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“In process of pulling into a parking spot in front of a business, I applied my foot brake after which my vehicle fully accelerated, jumping (an approximately 12 ) sidewalk into a plate glass window. Fortunately there were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11231210, filed 2019-07“The contact owns a 2016 Honda FIT. While in reverse, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The driver lost control and the vehicle crashed into a brick wall. The driver sustained an injured neck and back, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. Kelly Honda (540 lynnway, lynn, ma) was contacted, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 11,000. The VIN was invalid.”
NHTSA complaint #11195655, filed 2019-04, 11,000 miles“2016 Honda FIT. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. The consumer stated the dealer could not duplicate the failure. Also, the volume would elevate loudly on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #11099688, filed 2018-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 8 | 5% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 2% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 13 | 4% |
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 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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