Honda Fit fire or smoke problems

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · NC · 1 injury

My vehicle has been inoperable since 2023. The dealership refuses to repair the fuel pump and all other issues, per the manufacturers recall. Steve Allain at Honda of Covington reported to me that the vehicle would not re-start if turned off. The leadership at the dealership (Kyle Mitchell) and Courtney Gullien communicated to me that the car was operable and the fuel pump was repaired, but will not provide service records that document this information. Tim in the parts department has communicated to me multiple times that no one from the dealership has ordered any parts related to the fuel pump recall for my vehicle. The manufacturer refuses assist with this matter and send someone from corporate to inspect the vehicle after multiple requests. The check engine light provided warning, along with a loud burning smell from the vehicle. The insurance company also refused to send a representative to inspect the vehicle. The issues with the stalling of the vehicle, not starting upon turning the key, and foul smell has been an ongoing issue since purchase. The previous dealerships claimed that they repaired the vehicle. The fuel pump is the component that has been failing. The vehicle has been inoperable and at the dealership since April 2023.

Filed Aug 14, 2021 · Fuel system · FL · fire

Vehicle caught fire while driving

Filed Jul 11, 2021 · FL

WHAT FAILED: In May of 2020, I purchased a Towed Battery Charger Plus from RVIbrake.com; https://rvibrake.com/products/towed-battery-charger-plus?msclkid=8c6b9f0613801d9a3d3fffed4b442411&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP%20Branded&utm_term=rvi%20towed%20battery%20charger&utm_content=RVi%20-%20Towed%20Battery%20Charger The reasoning behind this purchase was to keep the battery of my 2019 Honda Fit (manual Transmission) charged while being towed behind my 2017 Thor Gemini Class C RV. SAFETY ISSUE: Today while towing the Honda Fit behind our Thor Gemini on Interstate 84 in Pennsylvania, I smelled a strong order of burned plastic. When I pulled over to the nearest rest area to investigate, I noticed the smell was emanating from the hood of my Honda Fit. I have pictures that show what I found when I opened the hood (Towed battery charger unit melted). Sadly, the fuse that is on this this device did not blow. Even worse, is my Honda Fit is now dead. I have no power to the car at all. The ignition, lights, horn, door alarms no longer work. If I hadn’t pulled over when I did, I fear that the Towed Battery Charger Plus would have set my Honda Fit and Thor RV on fire. Sent email to dealer/manufacture; RVIBrake. Also called their phone number and left a message. At this time dealer has not responded. Part is available for inspection. Part has not yet been inspected by manufacturer, police or insurance company. There was no warning lamp, message or other symptom of the problem. Problem was only noticed because I smelled burning plastic and stopped vehicle to investigate.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA · fire

While driving from oklahoma to california (specifically kingman, az to barstow, ca), my engine spontaneously caught on fire. It was put out immediately by a good samaritan. After the fire, there was oil leakage all over the highway and where it was towed; there was also gas leakage. It was towed to the dealership on 6/7/18. They say that there was no motor oil prior to the fire starting so are blaming me for the fire. I had an oil change about a month ago and saw no signs of oil leakage at my parking space or any time during this trip. There were no warnings prior to this fire and no indication that anything was wrong. I was very frightened and am still impacted by this fire. I am being told that the repair will be $14,000.00 which is way more than the car is worth. I am 68 years old and am on a fixed income. I have always taken good care of my cars and took good care of this one. It was purchased in january 2017 and has been a good car. It has been driven less than 50 miles a week since it was purchased. It is customary to "blame" the consumer for what happens. I do not believe I did anything to cause this fire. It is impossible to get the service department at the car dealership to listen to anything, especially that the oil leakage occurred after the fire, not before it. There was tons of oil leakage all over the highway, at a car repair shop & all over a uhaul car transport trailer. I truly believe there is another cause for this fire.

Filed Aug 5, 2017 · 46,000 miles · TN · fire

On 7/27/2017 my car was parked in the driveway and had not been driven since 9pm on 7/26. It spontaneously combusted. When it was noticed there were only flames coming from under the hood. It had been in the shop on 7/20/2017 for a right front strut replacement. All upkeep had been taken care of, and no modifications have ever been made. The car only had 46,000 miles on it. I have

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Body · 42,000 miles · NJ · fire · 10 injuries

My 2013 honda fit caught fire on 14jun2016. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but it should be noted that there have been recalls having to do with fires with this vehicle. I was driving on the nj turnpike, and while I was in the car, the vehicle's engine began smoking, there was a fire on the passenger side as well as on the floor in the rear of the vehicle between the driver/passenger seats and the back seats. I suffered second and third degree burns on my hands and arms as a result of this incident, was taken to the emergency room, had several follow ups with the burn surgeon and also had to start therapy for post traumatic stress disorder. Accountability for this incident is highly necessary.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Electrical · 106,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda fit. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact had a fire extinguisher and attempted to keep the fire down until the fire department arrived. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000. ...updated 01/20/16 *bf; updated 4/20/18*jb

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Electrical · 1,300 miles · CA · fire

My new 2013 honda fit caught fire while parked. I bought a new 2013 honda fit on august 10, 2013. On august 23rd the car would not start, needing a jump start from a mechanic. I drove the car to dch honda in oxnard. The mileage on the odometer at the service center was 491 miles. The car was tested and no problem was found and I drove the car back home. The service report says: 'customer states it had to be jumpstarted, advise. Cnd inspected system. Unable to verify customers concern at this time. Battery checks out okay at this time..was inspected/tested 3 times..' on january 17th when I opened the two rear windows using the drivers seat switch, they went down about 3/4 of the way and were stuck there. I tried several times but they remained stuck. They did go back up to the closed position, but not down all the way. Also the driver's side front window was erratic. Sometimes going up and down and sometimes sticking. I made an appointment from my computer asking for an appointment for electrical problems with the windows and took the first appointment available which was for friday january 24, at 1pm. On the afternoon of january 20th my car caught on fire. The car was parked outside, all the windows rolled with no one in it. The car had 1300 miles on the odometer. I was inside my home at the time and had not been outside that day and the car had not been driven. I notified my insurance company and called dch honda who instructed me to have the car towed to their service center which I did. The car has been at the honda dealership since january 20 and is still there. I have been told by the dch service manager that honda company does not find that the fire was caused by electrical problems. I have been told that there has been an investigation of the fire and I have asked for a copy but they haven't sent it to me.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Engine · 23,000 miles · FL · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 honda fit. While driving approximately 55 MPH the driver crashed into a pole and proceeded to crash into a tree located behind the pole. The vehicle rolled over and exploded into flames. The engine detached from the vehicle. The fire and police department reported to the scene and filed a report. The driver sustained burns to sixty percent of his body and a fractured right arm. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop for inspection by the insurance company. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the fire was undetermined. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed May 13, 2011 · Airbags · 8,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda fit. The contact was driving 30 MPH when a vehicle crashed into the contact and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle rolled over three times and was completely destroyed. The driver and passenger was transported to the hospital and sustained neck, head, face and chest injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 06/30/11 *bf the consumer stated smoke emitted from the vehicle. It would have caught on fire if there were gas. The roof joints were coming off the car. The roof was lifted to see the sky and the drivers side was shattered and pointed toward the driver. The rear driver side was completely out and the rear was smashed toward the front seats. Updated 07/01/11