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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JHMGK5H53GX002461 · Checked Nov 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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JHMGK5H53GX•••••• 2016 Honda FIT

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Honda FIT build (7 vs 2).

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118on the model
50builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 5 Air Bags 1

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Electrical System Dec 2025
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…
Air Bags Jan 2024
There have been multiple airbag system warning lights on my Honda Fit over the past couple of months. Initially, the driver side airbag inflator warning illuminated and I was able to reset it. Now the passenger side inflator is setting off the warning and it won't reset
Unknown Or Other Jul 2016
The tire pressure gauge (tpmg) on the dashboard comes on randomly. When reset it stays off for minutes then comes on again. It stays on even with correct recommended tire pressure in all 4 tires. The spare tire is not hooked up to this gauge. This car is mostly highway driven at…
Electrical System Nov 2023
The gauge cluster started flickering in cold weather only. I asked Honda to review it and take a picture of the problem and explain. Every explanation online for this existing problems seems to be cracked solder joints. Yet HONDA wants to charge me 1.1K the replace the entire…
Electrical System Sep 2023
Vehicle has 16,000 miles on the odometer. Fuel gauge on the right side of the panel often blanks out. Sometimes it comes back when tapped with a finger. Sometimes it flickers while driving. This appears to be a very common problem with this vehicle but has not yet been recalled
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JHMGK5H53GX002461 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.