2016 Honda Fit electrical system problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Honda Fit — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I see reported everywhere that Honda Fit 2016, including my car, has issues with defective cluster panels. Honda has issued software recalls for instrument panel issues, primarily affecting 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Pilot/Passport, and 2018-2020 Accord/Hybrid models, where incorrect software can…”
filed Jan 7, 2026
“The digital gas gauge and odometer on the dashboard is a blank, blue screen or shows partial information but isn't legible. It will happen sporadically, seemingly from cold weather, and eventually the screen appears as normal. This started happening this winter around 82k miles. Not knowing the…”
filed Mar 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fit | 7 | 20% |
| 2019 Fit | 47 | 35% |
| 2018 Fit | 34 | 30% |
| 2017 Fit | 11 | 26% |
| 2015 Fit | 116 | 41% |
| 2013 Fit | 22 | 13% |
| 2012 Fit | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 Fit | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Fit | 19 | 10% |
| 2009 Fit | 23 | 8% |
| 2008 Fit | 18 | 8% |
| 2007 Fit | 32 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Honda Fit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.