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 2009 Fit.
The 2009 Honda Fit is a passenger car that uses 3.8 qt of 5W‑20 API oil, achieves 27 city/33 highway/30 combined mpg, and comes with an automatic S5 transmission. It carries a total of 286 owner complaints, with air‑bag issues representing the primary complaint area and 11 recalls recorded. Its complaint volume marks a sharp drop from the 369 complaints recorded in 2007 and nears the 35 complaints seen in 2020, indicating a steady improvement in reliability across the model’s history.
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 | 161.8 in |
| Overall width | 66.9 in |
| Overall height | 59.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2471 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 57.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 62/38 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 33 / 30 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.30 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.60 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.90 sec | 17.60 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.50 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 10.20 sec | 17.60 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.50 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2012 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EV Hatchback Elec 20-kWh | 8.50 sec | 16.70 sec | 123 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 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 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) | 700 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 790 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 0 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | .81-.92 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.66-3.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 151R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 340 cca |
| 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 |
| Drum Nominal Diameter | 7.874 in |
| Drum Discard at-or-over | 7.913 |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.004 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 2009 Honda Fit sits at the high end of the complaint curve, with 286 complaints and 11 recalls, a noticeable increase from the 217 complaints and 8 recalls of 2008, and a sharp rise from the 183 complaints of 2010. Its recall count mirrors the 11 recalls of 2007 and 2011, indicating a consistent level of regulatory attention across the generation, while investigations drop to zero in 2009, a brief improvement over 2008 and 2010. The 2009 model’s top complaint areas—Air Bags (99), Steering (35), Power Train (29), and Visibility (15)—highlight specific issues that were not as prominent in adjacent years where complaint totals were lower. Fire and crash complaints remain low (2 fire, 23 crash), suggesting that major safety concerns were not escalating. Overall, 2009’s higher complaint volume and recall count imply a greater risk than earlier or later years, so it may not be the best year to purchase a used Fit.
All 286 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 certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners…
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 54 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-066 | 2026-06-30 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's… |
| A18-048 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| A21120B | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| A21120B | 2022-01-29 | Electrical System | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited… |
| A07-030 | 2021-01-23 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant… |
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 / 33 highway / 30 combined mpg.