Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Honda Fit
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Honda Fit has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 184 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V770000 Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V502000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V378000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V661000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V042000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V545000 Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V030000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V346000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V101000 LOST MOTION SPRING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 84 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
- Structure 11 complaints
Of the 184 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 184 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Honda Fit has a moderate number of recalls and complaints, with airbag and power train issues being the most evident. The recall data highlights airbags as a recurrent issue, while owner complaints also focus on airbags, electrical systems, and steering. The variety and volume of these complaints suggest an overall average reliability for this vehicle, though specifics are limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$800 | very common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$600 | common |
| Steering | Unknown | $250–$700 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive steering
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical system failures
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Honda Fit at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.