Severe Issues

2013 HONDA FIT Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Honda Fit. This model year has 173 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.

173
Complaints
14
Crashes
3
Fires
16
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
10
Recalls

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Worst 2013 Honda Fit Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
92
complaints

Airbag Malfunctions

Crash-related:6
Fires:1
Injuries:6
#2
21
complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
Fires:2
Injuries:1
#3
14
complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Honda Fit. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Airbag Malfunctions9261β€”
Electrical Faults2112β€”
Engine Problems141β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues12β€”1β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain111β€”β€”
Structural Problems941β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)93β€”β€”
Steering Defects82β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration83β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures4β€”β€”β€”
Brake System42β€”β€”
Tire Issues3β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures3β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System2β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues21β€”β€”
Visibility2β€”β€”β€”
Equipment2β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Traction Control System1β€”β€”β€”
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Showing 173 most recent complaints

Structural ProblemsAug 8, 2025

Paint has peeled extensively allowing for rust to form to roof and hood, which I suspect is a defect as opposed to natural wear. Similar Fits of white color have an existing class action lawsuit. This is for blue color.

Electrical FaultsJan 21, 2025

The fuse block became defective, thereby the brake lights, horn, tail lights, and blinkers stopped working.

Steering DefectsNov 21, 2024

The power steering goes out while driving randomly and has been happening every drive for at least a year and 6 months. It passes car inspections because the situation is restarted when you turn the car off and turn it on. There is no indication when it will go out and it’s not c…

Transmission / DrivetrainSep 20, 2024

See attached document for complaint.

Tire IssuesJun 8, 2024

IT WAS AN 185/55R16 VENTUS V2 CONCEPT2 H457 AND I HAD BLOWOUTS TWO TIMES, BOTH OF THE BLOWOUTS WERE ON THE BACK TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE FIRST BLOWOUT HAPPENED A DAY AFTER IT WAS PUT ON TO MY VEHICLE, THE SECOND BLOWOUT WAS ABOUT 2 DAYS AFTER IT WAS PUT ON TO MY VEHICLE. …

Steering DefectsNov 20, 2023

Last evening the interior vehicle power (headlights, dash lights, AC/heat fan) intermittently flashed off then back on while driving...when this happened as I arrived home, I completely lost power steering (electronic power steering warning light came on) and could barely turn th…

Uncategorized IssuesOct 16, 2023

The rear door window motors both failed. At the time of this report they are available for inspection. The safety risk is that back seat passengers could become trapped in the event of a water entry which makes doors difficult or impossible to open. Because the rear windows are t…

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashJun 19, 2023

I had my airbags serviced in 2016 at a Honda dealership to fix the Takata airbag recall issue. In 2023, I was hit on the front left portion of the car at an estimated 50mph, and no airbags deployed. I contacted Honda about this issue, and they said my insurance company had to do …

Transmission / DrivetrainMay 10, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled with a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle, the failure persisted with the ABS warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle started rolling forw…

Unintended AccelerationJan 31, 2023

While my wife was coming to a stop in a parking space, the car suddenly accelerated and jumped over the curb into a pedestrian walkway. The car could not be stopped with the brake and continued moving over the walkway. Afraid that the car would hit a pedestrian or crash into cars…

Engine ProblemsNov 13, 2022

ECU detected a cylinder #2 misfire, check engine light started blinking while idling. prior, noticed a little bit of misfiring while driving at 60 mph, faint but noticeable. well aware of the plaqued inner cylinder's spark plugs coming loose on these make and models and honda's f…

Transmission / DrivetrainJul 2, 2021

2013 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT REPAIRS RELATED TO FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY RECALL REPAIR.

Structural ProblemsApr 22, 2021

2013 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING A DEFECTIVE PAINT JOB. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD NOT TOP COAT THEREFORE, WILL BEGIN TO RUST. *JS

Uncategorized IssuesMar 28, 2021

HONDA SENT ME A NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING RECALL 20V-770. IT HAS BEEN TWO MONTHS AND THERE IS NO RESOLUTION TO THE ISSUE. THE DRIVE SHAFTS ON MY CAR COULD FAIL. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY BASICALLY SAID THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO AT THIS TIME, THAT I COULD TAKE IT TO A DEALER TO HAV…

Engine ProblemsMar 15, 2021

IN 2019 THE #3 SPARK PLUG CAME OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROADWAY. I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED (SEE ATTACHED REPAIR RECEIPT). THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE SAME SPARK PLUG LAST WEEK (MARCH 7, 2021). AGAIN, THIS OCCURRED ON A TWO-LANE ROADWAY AT MODERATE SPEED. …

Uncategorized IssuesFeb 8, 2021

I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL TODAY (2/8/21) THAT SAYS THERE IS A RECALL ON MY HONDA FIT FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT IN SALT-BELT STATES. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM YET - BUT SAID IN THE RECALL THAT THEY WOULD UPDATE THE RECALL BY 1/15/21. I HAVE NOT H…

Transmission / DrivetrainDec 16, 2020

RECEIVED RECALL WARNING

Transmission / DrivetrainNov 26, 2020

DRIVERS SIDE CV SHAFT SHEARED UNDERNEATH VIBRATION DAMPENER. I WAS TRYING TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND THE SHAFT BROKE. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A RURAL STATE ROUTE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN QUITE BAD IF ANYONE WAS COMING. AFTER PUSHING THE CA…

Transmission / DrivetrainSep 30, 2020

FRONT PASSENGER AXLE BROKE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS WHEN STOPLIGHT TURNED GREEN. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. I FOUND THERE WAS RECALL ON THIS FRONT AXLE FOR 2013 FIT MADE BETWEEN 5/24-7/5/13 FOR THIS FAILURE, BUT HONDA SAYS MY CAR HAD NO RECALL ON FILE SO IT WOULDN'…

Uncategorized IssuesJul 9, 2020

WITHIN 5 MONTHS BOTH MY DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE AXLE HAVE BROKEN ON MY 2013 HONDA FIT. BOTH TIMES WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THEN A CLICKING NOISE.

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2013 Honda Fit.

Recalls for 2013 Honda Fit

10 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2013 Honda Fit. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

18V661000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

18V268000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V500000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V502000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

19V378000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

18V042000Sep 1, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

14V258000Invalid Date
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

16V061000Mar 2, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

13V157000Invalid Date
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

20V770000Oct 12, 2020
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

2013 Honda Fit β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Honda Fit reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2013 Honda Fit has 173 NHTSA owner complaints, 14 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (92 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Fit?β–Ύ

#1: Airbag Malfunctions (92 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (21 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (14 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Honda Fit?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2013 Honda Fit?β–Ύ

The 2013 Honda Fit has 14 crash-related complaints and 3 fire reports out of 173 total NHTSA complaints. 16 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2013 Honda Fit have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2013 Honda Fit. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2013 Honda Fit?β–Ύ

The 2013 Honda Fit has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Honda Fit reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

Check Your Specific 2013 Honda Fit

Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car β€” accidents, title issues, odometer fraud. Full report just $4.99.