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2017 Honda Fit Engine Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
26%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
64,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Honda Fit, 26% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,250 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.

“The vehicle includes an earth dreams engine, direct injection and cut transmission. The vehicle has an abnormal vibration at idle when in park, neutral, or under load in drive at a stop. Some components of the suspension are not adjustable and out of spec.”

NHTSA complaint #11366458, filed 2020-10, 28,500 miles

“The car will stall while on the freeway. Had fuel injectors replaced and still does not drive well. I am now being told I may have to look at the fuel pump which should be working automatically. I have now invested almost 3,000 on a car with less than 90,000 miles on it that is maintained religiously so that nothing happens to it.”

NHTSA complaint #11620651, filed 2024-10

“After replacing fuel injectors recently I have no warning lights on but the car has been stalling and pulling. Today on the freeway as I attempted to accelerate from 30 mph my car jerked and pulled 3 times harshly almost causing an accident. Still no warning lights and this has happened multiple times. I have submitted a prior concern and it has not been addressed and the problem only continues and has gotten worse.”

NHTSA complaint #11629134, filed 2024-12

“The VTC actuator is showing signs of failing. Upon starting the car cold, there is a harsh rattling sound for about 2 seconds. If the VTC actuator fails it could do serious damage to the engine and cause an accident if the engine fails while driving, potentially resulting in death. The 3rd Generation Fits seem to have the same issues with them that the 2015-2016 models had. I have had issues with my fuel injectors also. Honda has failed to address these issues claiming that these issues were remedied with the 3rd generation car when they really were not.”

NHTSA complaint #11507525, filed 2023-02

“The contact owns 2017 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that cylinders #1, #2, and #4 had failed and cylinder #3 was currently operating. The mechanic performed a pressure test on all cylinders and that the cylinders needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699810, filed 2025-11, 100,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020617%
20191612%
20182320%
20171126%
20161210%
20154014%
2013148%
20121211%
201176%
201063%
2009135%
20082311%
2007175%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda Fit

Electrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda Fit

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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