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.
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Worst 2013 Honda Fit Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 92 | 6 | 1 | β | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 1 | 2 | β | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | 1 | β | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 12 | β | 1 | β | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | 1 | β | β | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | 4 | 1 | β | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 9 | 3 | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 2 | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 3 | β | β | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Brake System | 4 | 2 | β | β | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | β | β | |
| Visibility | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Equipment | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | β | β | β |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Honda Fit. Type a keyword (e.g. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
Showing 173 most recent complaints
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.
The fuse block became defective, thereby the brake lights, horn, tail lights, and blinkers stopped working.
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 itβs not cβ¦
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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. β¦
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 thβ¦
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 tβ¦
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 β¦
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 forwβ¦
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 carsβ¦
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 fβ¦
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.
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
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 HAVβ¦
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. β¦
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 Hβ¦
RECEIVED RECALL WARNING
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 CAβ¦
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'β¦
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.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2013 Honda Fit.
Recalls for 2013 Honda Fit
10 campaignsNHTSA 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.
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?βΎ
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?βΎ
#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?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2013 Honda Fit?βΎ
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?βΎ
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?βΎ
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.
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