2016 Honda Fit: check engine light

Filed Apr 11, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the spark plugs were replaced twice, and the catalytic converter was replaced at the contact's expense before the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an unknown local dealer, where it remained for further diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Honda TSB Number: 22-002; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2020 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · FL

I recently took my fit into my local honda dealership to address a check engine light. That day in particular, the vehicle had a delayed acceleration when I was hitting the gas pedal on a local city street'something it had not done ever. At the time of my service, it was explained to me that I would have to have a diagnostic test run to determine the cause. I received a call later that day informing me of a 'cylinder 3 misfire' that would require a coil, spark plug and fuel induction service. We proceeded with the repair and the following morning I received a link to view an inspection of my vehicle that reported my vehicle as 'overall still like new''and that was great until later that afternoon I was now told that upon further inspection I needed more repairs. I now needed fuel injectors and was told that honda would not just replace the damaged one in cylinder 3 but would proceed to change them all'something I thought was odd and costly ($2300) to say the least! My service associate stated that nothing was under warranty so the expenses would be out of pocket. After looking into documents on honda's website, it seems that eventually honda improved the injectors on later models of 2016 fits. The frustrating part for me is that it feels like honda wants us to be out of pocket for an issue founded on craftsmanship that is not to par with honda's typical quality. When I asked why do all 4 have to be changed when only one is bad, I was simply told that ' we will not just replace one, all four will need to be replaced'

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Engine · 52,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda fit. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter took the vehicle to an unknown dealer in denver co, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective catalytic converter. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Fuel system · 37,000 miles · IL

At only 37,000 miles, my 2016 fit started having trouble upshifting and downshifting efficiently, and my check engine light came on. I took it to the honda dealership, and was told my fuel injectors had failed, and there was significant carbon build up on the engine valves that needed cleaning. At my persistence, honda eventually decided to do a goodwill repair since it was only 1,000 miles outside of factory warranty. However, this is a known problem with 2015/2016 fits and honda should issue a recall for their fuel injectors.

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · IL

The check engine light is on constantly because of faulty fuel injectors that need to be replaced with a new part number (all 4 of them). The mpg has declined. This issues seems to be widespread from what I read online. Honda has a tech service bulletin regarding this common issue of faulty fuel injectors.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda fit. While the contact's daughter was driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled, restarted, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to piedmont honda (4011 clemson blvd, anderson, sc 29621 ,(864) 305-4173) where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 10082125. The failure mileage was 43,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · AL

Cylinder misfires due to poorly atomized fuel. Defective direct inject fuel system began failing at less than 40,000 miles on the vehicle. Continuous appearance of check engine light. Car accelerates weakly and occasionally loses power

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Electrical · 26,000 miles · AZ

Bought a 2016 honda fit ex used last year. Took it to the dealer because of multiple check engine warning lights. They told me that rats eat through the electical wiring in the engine compartment. They are clearly aware of this issue of rodents becaulse of the soy based wire coating. If honda is aware of this issue than why do I have to pay hundreds maybe thousands to apply a new wire coating. I have another sitting next to it and never had a problem. Honda, needs to fix this problem because I believe that this is a bearing a class action law suit. Ill be talking to my attorney about this issue. Please get the word out about this.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Engine · 44,000 miles · OH

While in motion, the instrument panel lights came on (check engine, stability assist, electric power steering, etc.) . Immediately pulled over, called a tow truck, took to dealer, and later found out the fuel injectors were bad. This is the second time! First at 27,000 miles and now again at 44,000 miles. Just grateful I wasn't on the freeway! Several tsb's regarding this and customer complaints. Why is there no recall?

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Electrical · 612 miles · FL

Our honda dealership has informed us the the check engine light is the result of rodents chewing on a wiring harness. This is an issue with honda using soy covered wires. Honda is reported to have known about this issue for years. Honda will not cover it under warranty. Although our insurance covers the repair, we have a $500. Deductible. This should be a class action lawsuit. Our vehicle has only 612 miles on it. This is outrageous.