Honda Fit vs. Ford Fiesta Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Honda Fit or Ford Fiesta reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Honda Fit and the Ford Fiesta truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Honda Fit and the Ford Fiesta were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Honda Fit and the Ford Fiesta have been recently.
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Honda Fit Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Honda Fit
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Honda Fit Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Honda Fit: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When my 14 year old Subaru became a maintenance headache, I asked my mechanic what brand of car she would recommend for a replacement. She strongly recommended Honda or Toyota. |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Honda brand is known for reliability. This particular car has been in Europe as the Jazz for some time and it has excellent reliability statistics. Also- the sheer number of old Hondas I see on the road. |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Honda like Toyota make super cars maybe not bulletproof but quality for sure! I have to admit I did think about looking at the Elantra and soul. GM lost me forever in the mid 80s with their diesel conversions absolute dogs....never again |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Jazz (Fit) is rated #6 in Europe in terms of reliability by a warranty company. Few problems reported on Truedelta. Consumer Reports rates reliability high. No long term test I have read has had any issues. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not a single problem in the 32,000 miles we owned it, just oil, filter and tire changes. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The car, although brand new, is solidly built. The Honda reputation is that the car will practically outlive me. I expect it to be reliable for a very long time. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Terrific ratings here on TrueDelta. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The car has 45k miles on it and the only time it spent at the dealership was for regular maintenance and one recall service. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Well designed and screwed together to last a long time. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Honda. Fourth in my lifetime. No major problems on any, except for front suspension on 2001 Civic. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It got consistently very high reliability in all of my research. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
what can I say , Honda has always been the leader in maintenance and repair costs (lowest). This is fact and by the way this is my first honda auto ever purchased. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Honda has a good reputation for reliability and maintaining resale value. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I have driven Hondas for 30+ years and have never been disappointed. This little pup is well made, the git and finish are excellent and it all works. No failures in the car. A+ |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
As noted above we got years of enjoyment out of our 2007 and expect just the same from our 2009 |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The car is known to be mechanically reliable and should last a long time. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lowest "true cost to own" hatchback according to Edmunds.com. Hondas are supposed to be excellent in this category. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Honda brand has proven itself to be reliable over the years. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Honda is a well built car with excellent reputation for reliability and durability. It tops the Consumer Reports index. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car is very simple, not much there to break. After 32k miles, only minor issue w/resurfacing rotors and warranty repair for airbag sensor. Feels like it will go 100k+ without hassles. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Its a Honda, and so far it is performing as expected. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Too early to tell. Only 5500 miles so far. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Honda, the name says it all. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Honda high reliability and durability, more likely to be trouble free for a long time |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
typical Honda quality |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No break downs so far |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I have over 40k miles on my fit and no problems what so ever. Nothing to complain about, I think that speaks for itself. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car has had no major mechanical issues. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Fit and finish is good. Always starts, even at -30 C. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Typical Honda bulletproof quality |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have not experienced any major problems with vehicle; feel confident when driving it. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent track record - surveys show little or no need to have maintenance done on newer Honda Fits |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No trips to the shop yet after a year and three quarters. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Ok I have owned Hondas, Subarus, Toyotas, Fiats, chevys, fords etc.. OUT of all of them. the hondas have held up the best, along with the subarus. I am really hard on cars. out of pocket for them has been minimal. Last one I had for 26 years. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Honda Fit: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Replacement tire choices very limited and the stock (Dunlop) tires do not get very many miles before needing replacement, 23,000 miles in our case. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Fiesta Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Ford Fiesta.
