2013 Honda Fit: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 10, 2023 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · ME

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Nov 13, 2022 · Engine · WI

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 failed torque spec being changed from for the spark plug being in the cylinder. know this because of forums online. the plugs were torque spec to 20 ft-lbs. checked the #2 cylinder and spark plug was loose/out of the threads. also top piece of spark plug broke off and fell into cylinder. threads completely taken off the cylinder. having a honda dealer taking a look to assess damage. car mileage is 109,500. completely unacceptable and don't really feel confident in driving this vehicle safely anymore. car still has a lot of life left in it. 109,500 miles is still considered low for mainly highway miles. also VSA light came on same time the check engine light started blinking. someone could get hurt and lose control of the vehicle if this not dealt with. car stalled after a bit and lost power, can't imagine what it would be like on the highway. please honda, do a recall on this so other people don't get hurt. plus, i'm sure i'm not the only one who has this issue.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · MI

Vehicle had 70,000 miles on it, started smelling fuel in the cabin which gave me a headache while at a stop/idle/low speed with recirculated HVAC off. Reading similar complaints about this odor it seems common for honda fit spark plugs to loosen and back out. Mechanic was contracted to inspect and replace the plugs and did not need a wrench to remove spark plug 2, it was covered in carbon. Replacing and re-torquing the spark plugs corrected the issue. If I was not proactive and found this seemingly common problem in the forums it could have LED to a blown out plug stripping the engine head and caused a stall out condition. This vehicle has never had engine work and was 25,000 miles from spark plug service, it should not have been so loose. I am not the only one that has had this issue that could end in serious engine damage based on posts I have read.

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Engine, Suspension · 100,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. While driving at unknown speeds and making a left turn, the accelerator pedal was applied, but failed to engage. The vehicle stalled and an abnormal banging noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the axle was rusty and fractured. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed May 6, 2016 · Engine · 28,900 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine motor mount was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,900. ....updated 09/19/16 *bf

Filed May 1, 2015 · Body, Engine · 31,351 miles · MO · crash

Took 2013 fit to dealer due to car noise underneath and car wanting to stall at stops, or while waiting for lights to change. Mechanic found debris/part of a feather on map sensor of which he kept. I was told that this rarely ever happens to honda cars and warned that my extensive warranty that I purchased does not cover debris from roads. I am shocked to read that there are vents below the license plate holder near the road, wide enough to significantly expose the engine to damage from road debris such as a big rock, this causes road debris to enter and hit the A/C condenser only inches behind the opening. In my case, one week after taking my car to the dealer for stalling caused by map sensor debris I had a car accident. The front bumper fell off the honda fit and exposed 4 very large, although dead, intact birds next to my engine with many feathers, two on each side of the front bumper. The police office told me to contact honda as they needed to be made aware of the problem. I called the dealership and they denied any responsibility. Told me that I can contact the national center for dispute settlement located in my car manual if I wanted. I am terrified to drive this car. Why hasn't honda been forced to provide a grill cover or other form of protection?? I strongly feel that the honda fit 2013 is a very dangerous vehicle and may caused me many costly repairs. I hope someone hears me and addresses this problem before a fatal accident occurs. Additionally, I have pictures of the four large adult birds lying inside the front bumper of my car as evidence that honda "must" address this issue as soon as possible.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 8,000 miles · TX

Any time at low speed start off if left foot is just touching brake pedal car will stall with no response in throttle position car stops! Until the accelerator pedal is backed off with foot and reapplied dealer said this happens and to drive with only one foot! This is very dangerous problem need recall!

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · MO

Tl* 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.