2013 Honda Fit problems and complaints
Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda Fit. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (92), Electrical System (22), Engine (14).
Key takeaways
- 176 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 92 | 52% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 13% |
| Engine | 14 | 8% |
| Power Train | 12 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 7% |
| Structure | 9 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 5% |
| Steering | 8 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% |
| Tires | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-04
I was driving and came to a four-way stop. When I accelerated from the stop, I heard a loud snapping noise and immediately lost the ability to drive the vehicle, although the engine continued to run normally. After inspecting the vehicle, it appears that the CV axle failed due to extensive rust and deterioration. Whil...
Electrical System - filed 2026-06-07
Electrical Fire.Happened Friday 6/5/26 sometime after I parked for the night. Vehicle was parked for the night. I went out the next day and the key fob nor the key would open the door. To try and see what might be jammed, I went and looked in the passenger side window and saw the damage.
Engine - filed 2026-04-30
The coil component for the spark plug melted completely which caused the vehicle to stop working leaving me stranded on the side of the road.
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More for the 2013 Honda Fit
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.