Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Honda Fit owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Headlights and taillights have gone out. Replaced bulbs and fuses. Brakelights and highbeams still functional Faulty relay most likely as a similar problem was already found on the 2002 Honda civic.
I was taking a ride through the mountains and had parked and when I tried to start the car the ignition switch wouldn't turn like it was locked, I was by my self, and it started raining and my window was down , I couldn't get ahold of anyone who could come help me so I had to figure out how to start the car a different way which I had to use whatever I had handy ,,well it took a whole day and more for me to finally get it started, when I did I start smelling burning , I was freaking out , when I noticed it was coming from my window switch, I started trying to get the fire to stop and I shut off the car. So I had to take off the panel to get the part off so I could get off the mountain. I didn't know that that was an already known recall or I would have gotten it fixed sooner, I didn't learn about it until I received an urgent notice in the mail about airbag inflator . …
I drove the car for about 40 minutes on the highway, left it in the parking lot of a restaurant while at a bridal shower for about 2 1/4 hours. Because the day was hot I lowered the driver's window to let air in, then drove the car out of the parking lot and immediately onto the highway on-ramp. Once on the highway I raised the window again. Very shortly thereafter I smelled a "hot" or burning smell, noticed thick smoke coming out between the window buttons on the driver's door. I pulled over, turned off the car, got out and called for help. Within a couple of minutes flames were coming from the driver's door. I could see the plastic on the door melting and dripping. Police and fire personnel arrived, extinguished the fire and towed the car. …
Honda has recognized a problem with the headlight wiring harness/switch corroding or melting causing the head lights to turn off intermittently or not come on at all. They have sent a recall for certain vins for this model year, but not for all 2007-2008 fits. This issue has occurred with my vehicle at only 75,000 miles while driving at night. Honda is aware of this problem but is not remedying the situation on all 2007-2008 fits, only specific vins. This is a dangerous practice, driving with no headlights is extremely dangerous at night. I have contacted Honda but they will not fix the issue because they claim the vehicle is out of warranty. These vins should be covered by the same recall for the other 2007-08 vins.
Turned on the car to see "d" blinking and service light appear. Attempted to drive the vehicle down my driveway and around neighborhood; there was significant shuttering when in motion (switching dears, reversing, and in drive). Had the vehicle towed to Honda dealership since it felt unsafe to drive. Damage (gnawed engine harness on 2 connectors) occurred seemingly overnight. According to dealership rodents chewing through soy-based wiring was the cause. Without the repair I felt that the car was unsafe to drive and a hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the front and rear windows became inoperable without warning. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 13V260000 (visibility). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the window fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Battery in my 2007 Honda Fit sport constantly needs replacing I have never bought any other battery but a Honda certified battery and they only last about a year to a year and a half before being completely drained in some instances the battery only lasted six months I bought the car brand new in 2006 and have since had the battery replaced five times. All five times I have had a certified Honda dealer replace the battery and nothing else could be found wrong with it when checked at the dealership
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. While driving at 60 MPH, she noticed that the headlights would not illuminate. The dealer stated that the combination switch and the attaching wire harness was overheated and had burned. The dealer replaced the wires at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 81,551 and the current mileage was 82,500. Updated 09/15/10. The headlamps and tail lamps were inoperative. The dealer stated the wiring harness connector failed. Updated 09/16/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the key failed to unlock the front driver's door. The contact mentioned that the key was able to be used on the front passenger side door in order to enter the vehicle. The contact called muller Honda at [phone]. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
2007 Honda Fit headlight recall, they fixed the issue in 2011 but it has happened again and one Honda dealership said there's nothing more they can do???? Is there something that can be done to have it fixed again as part of the recall.it doesn't seem it was fixed right
Electrical complaints in other Fit years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Honda Fit?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Honda Fit, 9% of the model year's 370 complaints. The component named most often is wiring (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Honda Fit electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Honda Fit, though it has 11 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Fit electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 64,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 3 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.