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2017 Honda Fit vs 2017 Kia Niro

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Honda Fit2017 Kia Niro
NHTSA complaints4278
Recall campaigns04
Service bulletins (TSBs)5881
Investigations10
Crash reports04
Fire reports04
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)32–3649
Median reported incident mileage56,250 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda FitKia Niro
Engine1128
Electrical System1119
Power Train418
Fuel/propulsion System118
Structure67
Steering17
Engine and Engine Cooling04
Wheels30

Symptoms owners describe

Clunking / rattling70
Overheating022
Stalling08
Check engine light08

Compare all Honda Fit vs Kia Niro years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.