2017 Honda Fit Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 28%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Honda Fit, 28% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 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.
“I bought this brand new $17k car in august. I have replaced seven tires. All diff wheels. All different continental tires 185/60 15. .breakdowns on my commute home after midnight. Finally my 7th breakdown was broadcast as I was trying to cross the george washington bridge at 1 am on valentines day and with Honda roadside assistance and my insurance co roadside assistance, no one came to my aid. I was blockintg traffic, as I tried myself to change the tire after two hours of fear that my car or I would be hit by a tractor trailor, and that would be the end of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11073971, filed 2018-02, 9,000 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 odometer is completely useless, unable to tell mileage, fuel level and such. Several reports online of the same issue with honda fits. I could run out of gas unexpectedly, I don't know when its time to change oil.”
NHTSA complaint #11553238, filed 2023-11“P0420 code on a 2017 Honda Fit. The vehicle only has 46,000 miles on it. It’s too early for me replace my catalytic converter. I know previous fit has the same problems but Honda said it was fixed. It’s too expensive to go to the dealership to get it diagnosed properly to look for the problem. I just want this problem figured out before I spend monoey on getting it fixed the right way. Dealership hasn’t diagnosed the vehicle but wanted me to bring the car and get a new catalytic converter and new oxygen sensors. …”
NHTSA complaint #11508216, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 10215486Jun 8, 2022"Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin, 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs)…
- 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…
- 10206648Jan 15, 2022ServiceNews Article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead…
- 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…
- 10167153Oct 28, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 Fits with a customer complaint of the MIL on with the misfire DTCs stored. To better…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 14% |
| 2019 | 54 | 39% |
| 2018 | 41 | 35% |
| 2017 | 12 | 28% |
| 2016 | 20 | 16% |
| 2015 | 42 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Honda Fit
12 complaintsEngine
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology