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JHMGK5H58GX••••••2016 Honda FIT
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2016 Honda FIT build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
114on the model
49builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMar 2023
The steering wheel locks when I park the car and turn the ignition off. The steering wheel stays locked (warning light) when I turn the key in the ignition and the car does not start. Now it stays locked about 90% of the time. The solution (found online, from other drivers) is…
Electrical SystemNov 2022
When I start the car in cool/colder weather (<60 F), I notice that the fuel gauge/mileage indicator in the dashboard does not turn on. It remains blank. Sometimes, after a little while, the indicator does turn on, but displays a bunch of gibberish. Only after the car has been…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2019
Cylinder misfires due to poorly atomized fuel. Defective direct inject fuel system began failing at less than 40,000 miles on the vehicle. Continuous appearance of check engine light. Car accelerates weakly and occasionally loses power
Unknown Or OtherMay 2018
Upon exiting my stationary 2016 honda fit in my driveway, my leg hit the door guard, which caused an injury requiring 19 stitches
Electrical SystemAug 2020
Instrument cluster display stops working or displays gibberish randomly. This prevents me from knowing how much fuel is left in the car, sometimes for days. The instrument cluster is also the only place to see the odometer and keep track of mileage for service intervals. This…
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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 JHMGK5H58GX029834 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.