2013 Honda Fit electrical problems

Filed Jun 7, 2026 · Electrical · FL · fire

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.

Filed Jan 21, 2025 · Electrical · MA

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

Filed Nov 20, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · CA

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 the steering wheel. Thankfully I was moving at relatively slow speed when I lost power steering, but this could certainly be a life hazard at higher speeds.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 75,000 miles · AL · crash

My 2013 honda fit has only 76,000 on it. While driving the radio shut off, head lights dimmed, dash board lights flickered and I lost power steering. Took it to the honda service station in jasper alabama and they could not find the problem. The engine light and steering wheel with exclamation point showed up on the dash board. Car looses power steering while driving for a few seconds and then comes back on. This is very dangerous. With a vehicle with less than 80,000 miles on it this should be recalled as I am not the only one on this forum to have a complaint about this exact issue.

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 83,000 miles · ME

While driving the radio, dash lights, head lights, and power steering cuts out for a moment then comes back on. This started occasionally 3 months ago with just the radio and dash lights and has progressed to several times in a row and now includes the head lights and power steering. There is no predictability to when or how many times it will happen. Once it happened when I was coming off the highway going around the ramp at a good speed, the electrical went out I lost power steering and almost hit the guard rail it came back on just in time for me to regain control. Took it to honda dealer with my complaints; they did a multi point inspection and checked faults-no faults stored. Also checked wiring and connectors-all ok. Told me it was probably the after market starter, I should be fine, to contact the starter people as it is most likely their product issue and not honda's, then sent me home charging me over an hour of labor. A few days later it cut out 12 times in less than 3 mile; I had to find a gas station to pull over in as I did not feel safe driving the car. Turned it off & let it sit for a few minutes, started it again & had no further issues until the following day when it happened another 8 times in a row. Contacted the car starter company told them what was going on; they removed the starter. But told me he looked it up online & discovered this has happened to other honda fits & is most likely related to a faulty alternator. Another issue related with this alternator problem is dead batteries which has happened to me as well & am on my 3rd battery with in 6 years! The car starter guy said he was concerned with my safety & to have it looked at by my mechanic and have them look at the alternator. Well 2 days later the check engine light came on & is in the garage today; not the honda dealership

Filed Mar 8, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 57,868 miles · GA · 1 injury

I bumped into a raised median and the airbag came out and the wheels got stuck in the median. On wheeler road. At 10 to 20 MPH. I have an airbag recall but I have tried contacting you by phone and mail but it wouldn't accept my phone #. I got huge bruises and smoke inhalation from the airbag going off. It shouldn't have. The radio and seatbelt doesn't work either guess it affected the electrical system. Please help me. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 32,300 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. The contact stated that the warning indicators illuminated for the electronic stability control, traction, and brake lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the vsa module failed to function and needed to be replaced. In addition, the battery continued to have a low voltage and was replaced; however, the contact was uncertain if the failure would recur. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls for the electrical system. The contact was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v157000 (electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 32,300.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · OH

Spark plugs blew out they were not torqued correctly. Honda knows and has known about this problem since at least july of 2016 (according the their technical service bulletins . Honda has not even sent out letters to customers that have these 2013 honda fits. I leased the car in april of 2014 in january 2017 while driving on the freeway it suddenly would not accelerate and I was almost hit by a semi. This is a safety issue

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Electrical · 26,000 miles · NY

Battery dies. Had it professionally recharged, lasted 6 weeks and began dying again. Had to jump start numerous times. Now battery is ruined and I need a new alternator and new battery. Car is 4 years old with less than 30,000 miles. I am 2nd owner, bought it in 11/2016 at 24,000 miles.

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Electrical · 84,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. The contact stated that the ignition switch malfunctioned and the key became stuck after turning off the engine. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where the key was removed from the ignition. The failure mileage was 84,000.