2017 Honda Fit Problems, Recalls & Reliability

59 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Honda Fit, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Fuel system leads the reports.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2017 Honda Fit has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

59Complaints
10/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Better year

Where 2017 sits among all Fit years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Fuel system 12 complaints (20%)
Electrical 11 complaints (19%)
Engine 11 complaints (19%)
Body & structure 6 complaints (10%)
Other 6 complaints (10%)
Transmission & drivetrain 4 complaints (7%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Honda Fit.

Federal defect investigations

Electrical overstress EA19001 opened 2019, closed 2024

Led to recall campaign 20V024.

Technical service bulletins

58 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2017 Honda Fit. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2017 Fit TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2017peak 17 in 20232025

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2017 Honda Fit reliable?

The 2017 Honda Fit drew 59 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).

What are the most common 2017 Honda Fit problems?

The top reported problems for the 2017 Honda Fit are fuel system (12 complaints), electrical (11), and engine (11).

Does the 2017 Honda Fit have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2017 Honda Fit. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.