2018 Honda Fit Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Honda Fit, 10% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,100 miles. 1 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.
“I was on fm529 in the left hand turn lane heading towards the solid green light, as I was approaching the light I started slowing down and noticed in my left peripheral vision a black car waiting to pull out. I slowed down to 20 MPH where I proceeded to head to the traffic light. Then all of a sudden, this black car pulled out crossed two lanes of oncoming traffic & side swiped my car on my driver's side from the front of the left bumper across the left wheel well above the left tire, hit part of my left door and completed turned my left mirror inward so that it was flush with my left window. …”
NHTSA complaint #11271723, filed 2019-10, 22,235 miles“Vehicle leaks water into driver side floor space, seems to be backing up from the wheel well after heavy rains. The driver’s side floor was completely covered in over 1” of water after a torrential downpour. Have also experienced water leaking through roof/sunroof after rains in the past.”
NHTSA complaint #11741085, filed 2026-05“Body - constant water leaks in side the font footwells of the car. Sometimes it can be as much as a quart, was taken in to the deal for repair yet is still continues on both passages and driver side. This problem has been note web sites for many years. Electrical - the gauge which indicates the fuel, milage and oil constantly goes of and on. this a short than has been noted on many web sites. Estimated cost take out and re-soder the wires is over $500-”
NHTSA complaint #11566826, filed 2024-01“paint peeling off hood and doors now after already having the roof repainted under Honda extended warranty. now dragging feet on honoring paint peeling off the rest of the problem areas.”
NHTSA complaint #11559957, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 10166794Oct 21, 2019Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements…
- 10164453Aug 29, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V vehicles that are painted NH-788P. AHM referred to the white pearl paint as both White…
- 10163798Aug 7, 2019Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint…
- 10163811Aug 6, 2019Owner Notification Letter - On some 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V models, the exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda…
- 10163183Jul 20, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V vehicles that are painted NH-788P. AHM referred to the white pearl paint as both White…
- 10161244Jun 5, 2019Dealer Message - Today, June 5, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V vehicles with White Orchid Pearl paint to address…
- 10161242Jun 5, 2019Service Bulletin - The exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original…
- 10150277Nov 26, 2018Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Fits with a customer complaint of the rear door latches binding or inop. To fully understand the cause of…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 7% |
| 2018 | 12 | 10% |
| 2017 | 6 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 21 | 7% |
| 2013 | 9 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 5% |
| 2008 | 43 | 20% |
| 2007 | 62 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda Fit
41 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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