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2017 Honda Fit

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Fit.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2017 Honda Fit is a subcompact passenger car powered by a four-cylinder engine paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission (AV-S7), delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 32 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined, while requiring 3.5 quarts of 0W-20 oil for maintenance. This model year represents a mature iteration of the Fit platform, benefiting from over a decade of production refinements since the nameplate's 2007 introduction. In terms of reliability, the 2017 model recorded 42 owner complaints with the electrical system emerging as the primary concern area, though notably there were zero recalls issued for this model year. When placed within the model's complaint history spanning 2007 to 2020, where complaints peaked at 369 in 2007 and reached a low of 35 in 2020, the 2017 Fit demonstrates a substantial improvement over early production years while indicating room for continued refinement relative to the model's most reliable iterations.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy32/37/34 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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.

Battery groupBCI 151R · 340 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/60R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length159.8 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Curb weight2493 lb
Track (front / rear)57.5 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined32 / 37 / 34 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

7.7–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2015 EX Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016EX-L Hatchback 1.5L I-48.50 sec16.80 sec130 hpFWD
2018Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-48.20 sec16.40 sec130 hpFWD
2018Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-48.40 sec16.30 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX Hatchback 1.5L I-47.70 sec16.10 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX Hatchback 1.5L I-47.90 sec16.00 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX Hatchback 1.5L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX Hatchback 1.5L I-48.90 sec16.80 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX-L Hatchback 1.5L I-49.10 sec16.80 sec130 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHonda HCF-2 part number 08200-HCF2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant Capacity4.0
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 qt
Manual Transmission FluidHonda MTF part number 08798-9031

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)Gear: 54.0 ft-lbs, VCT: 85.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts40.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub133.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK, DENSO
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.83-0.94 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity1.83-2.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number151R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance340 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)57
Engine Compression142 MINIMUM PSI. 29 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque17
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque80
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement0.748
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0016
Maximum Drum Diameter7.913

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
148.0 inch lbs.48 in
2144.0 inch lbs.144 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
127.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees. When a new crankshaft or pulley bolt is installed, torque to 133.0 ft. lbs., then remove the bolt. Tighten to 29.0 ft. lbs. + 9490 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
1All bolts 22.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Journal bolts 1, 2, 4 and 522 degrees
332.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

At 160,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Honda Fit sits at the low point of its generation’s federal-record curve, logging just 42 NHTSA complaints, zero recalls, one investigation, and no crash or fire complaints. That is a steep improvement from 2016 (117 complaints, 1 recall) and a clear dip before complaints and recalls rose again in 2018 (114 complaints, 4 recalls) and 2019 (134 complaints, 6 recalls). Across the 2015–2020 arc, the pattern moves from a troubled launch year in 2015 (280 complaints, 139 TSBs, 4 recalls), downward through 2016–2017, then back up in 2018–2019 before easing in 2020. Leading 2017 complaint areas are Electrical System (9), Engine (4), Structure (4), and Fuel/Propulsion System (4), with 58 TSBs; the data does not identify specific root causes. Because 2017 falls at the bottom of the complaint/recall trend and lacks the recall activity seen in neighboring years, it is one of the stronger used-Fit choices in this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
58
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
42
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 42 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System9
Engine4
Structure4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Structure,Unknown Or Other2
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Unknown Or Other2
Fuel System, Gasoline,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 58 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ATI&030720259012025-03-07EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017 Fits…
ATI&022120259012025-02-22EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017 Fits…
ATI&020720259012025-02-08EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017 Fits…
ATI&010820259012025-01-08EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017 Fits…
ATI&120220249092024-12-02EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2024…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Fit take?

3.5 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Fit have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fit get?

EPA figures are 32 city / 37 highway / 34 combined mpg.