The Honda Fit is a estate built from 2007 to 2020 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Japan — 70% of those on record. Between 2007 and 2022 it grew 12 cm longer and gained -20 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Electric. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Fit is
The Honda Fit is a estate that Honda built from 2007 to 2020 — 14 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2009. It has been offered with 4-cyl, Electric power. Its closest sibling in the Honda range: HR-V.
Where the Fit is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 1,968 Fits on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JHM | 2007-2017 | |
| Mexico | 3HG | 2015-2020 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Honda VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Fit belongs to. What every character in a Fit VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Honda Fit adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Fit generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Fit's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Fit that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008 | 399 cm | 245 cm | 1141 kg | - | - |
| 2009-2022 | 411 cm | 250 cm | 1121 kg | +12 cm | -20 kg |
Between 2007 and 2022 the Fit gained 12 cm in length (+3.0%) and -20 kg in weight (-1.8%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Fit that is -20 kg against 12 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Honda Fit tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Fit owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Honda Fit have? Power & range
The Honda Fit is offered with 2 powertrains — 1.5L 4-cyl, Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Honda Fit, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 1.5L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | FWD | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Fit by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Honda Fit. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Fit | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 94 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 2,189 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,324/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 1,176 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Honda Fit?
The Fit is a estate, built from 2007 to 2020 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Electric.
Where is the Honda Fit made?
Across 1,968 cars in our records the split is: Japan (70%), Mexico (30%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Fit have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2009. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Fit grew 12 cm longer and gained -20 kg.
What is the Honda Fit warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Fit reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Fit?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 1981–2026 | 412 | 49 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Accord | 1981–2026 | 415 | 48 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda CR-V | 1997–2026 | 177 | 40 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Pilot | 2003–2026 | 197 | 23 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Odyssey | 1995–2026 | 206 | 22 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Prelude | 1981–2026 | 63 | 44 mpg | 3.5/5 |
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