Honda FIT owners have reported 368 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (283 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The fuel gauge in the gauge cluster turns on and off unexpectedly and without reason for extended periods of time. The gauge will also do what I like to call hieroglyphic numbers, essentially unreadable lettering clearly due to an electrical malfunction. Read details...
When temperatures outside are cold. The gas gauge cluster which also displays odometer miles starts off as lit but will then go blank. As the vehicle warms up the cluster will flicker on /off until ultimately resuming back to normal. Read details...
Car would not start intermittently for about a month. Several times it took over 15 minutes to get the car to start. Dealership states after analysis that it is the �starter�. They said it is not the starter switch, alternator or battery. A new starter installed will cost over $700. Read details...
Digital lcd instrument cluster blanks out or displays gibberish under certain weather conditions. Possibly condensation near fuse box or bad solder joint. This is being reported by multiple owners for models 2015 and up. Read details...
2015 Honda Fit (with approx. 24k miles). Battery will lose charge after car is not used / sits for three (3) to four (4) days with all lights / radio / accessories turned off. Battery has been replaced three times, most recently August 2020. Replacement battery is properly sized for the vehicle. Read details...