2018 Honda Fit
The 2018 Honda Fit is a wagon, rated at 36 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 36
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $17,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Fit |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Wagon |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 33 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 40 |
| Combined MPG | 36 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 246 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1750 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Fit | 33 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Fit | 36 MPG combined |
| Fit | 31 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 33 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 36 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 12% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $15,300
- Total interest
- $2,662
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≈ $1,117/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (4)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V046000 · 2023-02-02
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000 · 2023-12-18
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION24V384000 · 2024-05-31
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000 · 2026-05-21
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Honda Fit?
The 2018 Honda Fit is EPA-rated at 36 MPG combined (33 city / 40 highway).
Is the 2018 Honda Fit reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Honda Fit. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2018 Honda Fit?
The 2018 Honda Fit earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Honda Fit?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Honda Fit costs roughly $1,117 per year to fuel, or about $5,583 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Honda Fit?
The 2018 Honda Fit is classified as a wagon. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC