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 2007 Fit.
Classified as a passenger car, the 2007 Honda Fit utilizes an S5 automatic transmission to achieve EPA fuel economy of 27/34/29 mpg, with its engine requiring 3.8 quarts of 5W-20 API oil for proper lubrication. However, this model year sits at the very bottom of the vehicle's reliability history, logging the highest number of owner complaints across the 2007-2020 span at 369 total grievances, 11 recalls, and a primary focus on steering issues. Consequently, researchers will find the 2007 Fit to be the most problematic iteration of the model, a stark contrast to the record low of just 35 complaints achieved by the 2020 model year.
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 (S5) |
| Overall length | 157.1 in |
| Overall width | 66.9 in |
| Overall height | 60.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2515 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 57.1 / 56.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 63/37 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 34 / 29 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.70 sec | 16.70 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 16.80 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 10.40 sec | 17.80 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 11.00 sec | 18.10 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 11.90 sec | 18.40 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.8 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 850 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 8 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | .88-.99 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.33-3.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 151R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 340 cca |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 176-183 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-54.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 142 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI. |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ idle, 50 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.006-0.008 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.010-0.012 in |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 79 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.004 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.826 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.826 in |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40 | 18 ft. lbs |
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 2007 Honda Fit represents the earliest year in this federal record and registers the highest complaint volume of the entire dataset at 369, a level that substantially exceeds subsequent years such as 2008 with 217 complaints and 2010 with 183. Although its 11 recalls fall within the consistent 8-to-12 recall band seen across the early model years, the complaint data marks 2007 as the distinct peak of an arc that generally trends downward afterward, aside from intermittent later spikes in 2009 and 2015. The top complaint areas for 2007 are steering, air bags, structure, and exterior lighting, with 20 crash-related and 6 fire-related complaints recorded, though the data does not specify underlying root causes. Because 2007 carries the most pronounced federal complaint footprint of any year shown, prospective buyers would be better served considering lower-complaint later model years, making this a less favorable year to purchase.
All 369 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the…
Showing 5 of 35 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-050 | 2026-06-30 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's… |
| A20-015 | 2022-05-03 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A07-030 | 2021-01-23 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant… |
| A20-015 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A18-053 | 2018-06-07 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
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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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
3.8 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 34 highway / 29 combined mpg.