Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Fit.
The 2016 Honda Fit is a passenger car equipped with an Automatic (AV‑S7) transmission and EPA‑rated fuel economy of 32 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 34 mpg combined. It generated 117 owner complaints, with the Electrical System cited as the top problem area and the model subject to a single recall. Situated within the 2007‑2020 complaint timeline, its total falls well below the 2007 high of 369 complaints but above the 2020 low of 35, reflecting a reliability level that marks progress from the earliest Fit years while still lagging the most recent model’s low‑complaint record.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 151R · 340 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Overall length | 159.8 in |
| Overall width | 66.9 in |
| Overall height | 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2493 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 57.5 / 57.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 62/38 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 32 / 37 / 34 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 96 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 17 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Fit of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EX-L Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.80 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 7.70 sec | 16.10 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 7.90 sec | 16.00 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.00 sec | 16.20 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.90 sec | 16.80 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX-L Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.10 sec | 16.80 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.40 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.30 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Honda HCF-2 transmission fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5-3.6 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Coolant | Use Honda Type 2 anti-freeze/coolant, |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 4.0 qt |
| Engine Coolant | Use Honda Type 2 antifreeze |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 4.0 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 17 |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft/lbs. Use new gasket. ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 40.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | Install a new nut and torque to 133.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK, DENSO |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039 - .043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK, DENSO |
| Spark Plug Gap | .047 - .051 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 20 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK, DENSO |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.83-1.00 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 1.83-2.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 151R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 340 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57-59 psi |
| Engine Compression | 142 min psi / Max variation 28 psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.008-0.010 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.010-0.011 in |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | 17 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 80 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.6 / NS |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | .748 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2016 Honda Fit generated 118 federal complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation, a volume that falls well below the 2015 peak of 281 complaints and is comparable to the 2017 dip to 42 complaints. Its total safety‑related reports (94) are lower than the 2015 total of 139 and only modestly above the 2018 count of 48, indicating a relatively low‑risk period. Electrical System accounted for 44 of the 118 reports, while fire complaints were absent and crash complaints numbered five. Positioned at the trough of a downward complaint trend that began in 2015 and continued through 2017, the 2016 model year shows fewer documented defects than its immediate predecessors. Consequently, the 2016 Fit represents a recommended purchase year based on its low complaint and recall metrics.
All 117 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service…
Showing 5 of 94 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21-007 | 2023-06-02 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or… |
| A22010A | 2022-06-08 | Engine And Engine Cooling | "Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire… |
| A21-007 | 2022-06-01 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or… |
| A22-019 | 2022-06-01 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or… |
| Warranty Extensi | 2022-05-05 | Fuel System, Gasoline | "Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, certain fuel injectors may not have… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 32 city / 37 highway / 34 combined mpg.