Honda FIT Engine Problems
Owners have filed 200 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Honda FIT across 13 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (40). The words owners use most often: “fuel injectors” (13% of reports).
- 200engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel injectors: mentioned in 26 of 200 complaints (13%)
- Spark plug: mentioned in 21 of 200 complaints (11%)
- Vtc actuator: mentioned in 14 of 200 complaints (7%)
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 11 of 200 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 126 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 200 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 12 an injury.
Honda FIT engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 2009, 2010
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 honda fit vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine's variable valve timing and lift electronic control (vtec) system to fail.
Risk: A failure of the spring assemblies may cause the vehicle to stall during operation increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spring assemblies in the engine if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
- Vehicle experienced a cylinder-specific misfire (P0304) at ~60,000 miles - Dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel injector, confirmed as a known issue covered by Honda Service Bulletin 22-002 - The misfire caused rough running / hesitation - As part of the service bulletin, Honda offered to replace the…
I was in a wreck where I tried to switch lanes from the left to the right, and my power train switched off- which caused electrical parts to splatter into my engine. I then lost control of the power steering. I tried to over correct twice and crashed into the highway divider to avoid hurting anyone…
Car lost power when driving and MIL light came on. Loss of power placed myself and all those around me in a hazardous situation. Took to Honda dealer and P219A engine code came up. They completed the Carbon Buildup cleaning procedure under warranty (Bulletin 21-007). Car still had same issue after…
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Check Charging System" warning light illuminated. Additionally, the engine start button intermittently failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was…
Purchased great condition used 2019 Fit EX on XXX from local non-Honda dealership. Nearly 10 months later, on XXX the following errors appeared on the dash: tire pressure monitor system, emissions, hill start assist, lane deviation warning, power steering, and vehicle stability assist errors on the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda FITs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 200 owner complaints about engine for the Honda FIT. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda FIT engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Honda FIT?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel injectors”, in 26 of 200 complaints, followed by “spark plug” (21).
Other Honda FIT problems
- Air Bags problems (536)
- Electrical System problems (407)
- Steering problems (212)
- Structure problems (195)
- Power Train problems (193)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (156)
- Exterior Lighting problems (106)
See all Honda FIT problems.