2018 Honda Fit structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Honda Fit — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed May 30, 2026
“Two separate issues: The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. There is a Honda service bulletin on this issue that has impacted many years of Honda Fits and has proven to be a defective unit. Service Bulletin 16-088. This repair should be covered as this defective part can…”
filed Nov 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fit | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Fit | 8 | 6% |
| 2017 Fit | 6 | 14% |
| 2016 Fit | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Fit | 21 | 7% |
| 2013 Fit | 9 | 5% |
| 2012 Fit | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Fit | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Fit | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 Fit | 14 | 5% |
| 2008 Fit | 43 | 20% |
| 2007 Fit | 62 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.