Identity
Year:
2012
Make:
Honda
Model:
Fit
Generation Name:
2nd Gen (GE)
Generation Start Year:
2009
Generation End Year:
2013
Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Details:
Engine: 1.5L SOHC i-VTEC L15A7. Drive: FWD. Trans: 5AT / 5MT.
Rating
Repair & Maintenance:
Mechanical Design Vulnerabilities: Spark plugs are known to eject from the cylinder head if not torqued correctly (check TSBs). Failure Modes: Coil pack failure (causing stutters), blower motor resistor failure. Independent Repair: Very High; the L15A7 is accessible and reliable.
Recall & Legal:
Recall: Takata Airbag (various years), 13V260000 (Master power window switch). Legal: N/A.
Vehicle Control:
A. Active Driving: None. B. Driver Warning: Minimal. Rating: 1/10.
Driver Control:
GPS: Optional Nav. Hardware: No DCM or persistent tracking. Tracking: None. Data: High privacy. Rating: Excellent.
Dealer Capture:
Diagnostics: Standard OBD-II. No software locks for maintenance. Rating: Excellent.
Recommendation:
YES. Considered the pinnacle of Fit reliability. Simple, mechanical, and highly serviceable.