10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,167 miles

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problem #9

Mar 302023

Fit

  • 120,000 miles
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 forward while in park(P) and the parking brake was activated to stop the vehicle from rolling. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and replaced the driver-??s side CV axle. Upon taking the vehicle to a dealer for an oil change; the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V770000 (Power Train); however, the recall was closed three years prior. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Biddeford Pool, ME, USA

problem #8

Dec 162020

Fit

  • 36,000 miles
Received recall warning

- Mesquite, NV, USA

problem #7

Nov 052020

Fit

  • 107,000 miles
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 car to the side of the road it wouldn't stay put in park almost leading to it rolling into another vehicle while I was halfway out of the vehicle. The break also happened inside the vibration dampener so if there were any clues of this part starting to fail they were hidden and would have been almost impossible for a mechanic to spot.

- Sandy Creek, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 212020

Fit

  • 59,500 miles
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't be part of this recall. Car only has 59500 miles. Customer service unable to tell me actual date my car mfg and that they are meticulous on recalls. If they're so meticulous, why did they put improperly heat treated axles in 3108 cars? I suspect mine got missed in the recall. I have the broken axle, which I can take to a metallurgist if necessary.

- Loves Park, IL, USA

problem #5

Jun 052020

Fit 4-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
Passenger side drive shaft broke in two pieces while accelerating from a stop going straight on a residential street.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

problem #4

Mar 092020

Fit

  • 94,000 miles
I was making a wide turn going forward on a highway. I couldnt complete the turn successfully because the road wasnt wide enough, so I stopped and changed gears to reverse to back up. That is when the axle broke. It probably had the most torque on it and perhaps I didnt give it enough time to shift from forward to reverse.

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jun 072019

Fit

  • 88,000 miles
Front axel fractured and broke. Fracture was inside boot and therefore couldnt be detected in advance without removing the boot. The vehicle parked ok. And then we re-started it but it couldnt deliver any movement to the wheels when placed in gear.

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

problem #2

Mar 062014

Fit

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. While the vehicle was attempting to merge, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained permanent neck and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front windshield, undercarriage, and hatchback needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Two months later, while attempting to merge into a traffic circle, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hatchback and bumper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact indicated that after the first crash, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact stated that the technician refused to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 18,000.

- Carthage, NC, USA

problem #1

Jul 222014

Fit

  • 7,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise and the transmission failed. The transmission warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook. The contact had to drive very slowly before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

- St.Louis, MO, USA