Model overview

The Honda Fit also sold as the Honda Jazz is a five-door B-segment car produced by Honda as 2001 and now in its fourth generation. Sold worldwide and produced at ten plants in eight countries, total sales reached almost 5 million in 2013.

Honda uses the name "Jazz" in Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, India, and the name "Fit" in Japan, China, Taiwan, and North America.

The Honda Fit is available in four trim levels: LX, Sport, EX, and EX-L. Every Fit is propelled by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and front wheels drive. LX and Sport models come with a six-speed manual transmission is while a continuously variable automatic transmission is optional. The CVT automatic comes by default on the EX and EX-L models. With the manual transmission, the engine is estimated at 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque while the CVT to 128 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque.

Honda Fit known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Honda Fit are:

A recall has been announced for the Honda Fit model year 2007 to 2008. The problem lies with the driver side master power window switch. If this switch comes into contact with excessive liquid the switch can overheat and produce a fire.

Honda Fit owners reported having problems with the brake system, the brakes seem “soft” quickly after purchase.

Excessive road and wind sound experienced while driving.

The smaller tires wear very quickly and the low front bumper may scratch more easily compared to that of other cars.

The front seats don't have a height adjustment which also may produce an inconvenience to the driver.

Honda Fit PDF owner manual

Below you can find the owners manuals for the Fit model sorted by year. The manuals are free to download and are available in PDF format. Is is recommended to check the owners manual corresponding to the correct year of your Honda Fit to solve the problems or to get insights about the car.