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2014 Honda Fit

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.

Honda Fit
Pictured: Honda FIT HYBRID S Package (GP5) front (cropped). Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Station Wagons
Body styles
4dr Hatch FWD DX/LX/Sport
Engines
Electric motor
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
EV
EV range
82 mi · 4 h on 240 V
Length
161.8 in
Curb weight
2,564 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 58 for similar models.

Watch out for

  • Short EV rangeUp to 82 miles on a charge (EPA) — plan around charging.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2014 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2014 Honda Fit is a small station wagon powered by electricity and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 162 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,564 lb.

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 82 miles and takes about 4 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file.

What changed for 2014

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2013 Fit — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2013; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2013 Fit →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Hatch FWD DX/LX/Sport161.8 in66.9 in59.8 in98.4 in59.1 / 57.9 in2,564 lb62/38

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Fit EV EV92 kW DCPMAutomatic (A1)Front-Wheel Drive82 mi · 29 kWh/100mi–$650–
10/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $8,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
24.9 MPG2014 Small Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 Honda Fit.

Similar 2014 small station wagons

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 Honda Fit (this car)82 miNot rated3
2014 Nissan Juke29 MPGNot rated2
2014 Kia Soul26 MPGNot rated5
2014 Scion xB24 MPGNot rated2
2014 Nissan Cube28 MPGNot rated1
2014 Fiat 500 L28 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (3)

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jun 27, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · 9,555 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Sep 27, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · 1,355,406 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Feb 3, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V061000 · 2,232,187 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2014 Honda Fit is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Fit in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2014 Honda Fit buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 82 miles.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Fit. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Fit years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2020 Fit36161.4 in★★★★★436
2019 Fit36161.4 in★★★★★6138
2018 Fit36161.4 in★★★★★4117
2017 Fit36159.8 inNot rated043
2016 Fit36159.8 inNot rated1122
2015 Fit36159.8 inNot rated4271
2013 Fit31161.8 inNot rated10150
2012 Fit31161.8 inNot rated1187
2011 Fit31161.8 inNot rated1198
2010 Fit31161.8 inNot rated12133
2009 Fit31161.8 inNot rated11201
2008 Fit31157.1 inNot rated7113

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →