Honda Fit Complaints (2015)

285 consumer complaints on file.

#11453795February 24, 2022
POWER TRAIN
My Honda Fit has about 70,000 miles on it, and recently, without warning, the transmission completely gave out. The safety hazard was that acceleration control was lost while driving on the freeway. I had it towed to the shop, and they said there would have been no warning signs of any aging or degradation of the transmission prior to the failure. The mechanic at the shop said he's seen this pattern several times with this same model of transmission. No warning lamps or signals were lighting up prior to the failure. It came completely unexpectedly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451337February 10, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel gauge display is blinking after that few times then it goes completely blank.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447011January 11, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the instrument cluster warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact about the start system error regarding the engine START/STOP feature. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the switch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned receiving a product advisory for the keyless start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444251December 18, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2015 Honda Fit Fuel Gauge Display Failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442227December 1, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On 11/3/21, I turned my car on in the early morning; it was around freezing temps. The instrument panel/screen that shows odometer, gas mileage and fuel gauge was blank. My first thought was to "restart" the car and perhaps that would restart the guage. I turned the car completely off, even removing my key out of the ignition. I waited approximately 10 seconds, then turned the car back on. The screen was again blank. I continued to let the car run and after approximately 45-60 seconds, the guage finally appeared correctly. This morning on 12/1/21 as I was preparing to leave my home for work, my screen again was blank. I let the car run and after one minute it began to flicker with garbled letters and numbers. After another 30 seconds, the correct screen finally showed. On this day the morning temperature was between 58-61 degrees so it was not on a freezing cold start as the first instance. I'm concerned that this second instance took longer to correct, especially given it was in a much warmer temperature. In both instances, there was no prior warning, message, indicator light or other symptom that this problem would occur. There has been no common factor to alert me or prepare me. This system is available for inspection upon request. Upon a general search online, I have found MANY reports of similar instances in Honda Fit users in the recent months. I have not yet taken it to a repair shop or had it inspected, but I will as soon as possible. It is unsafe to not know how much gas is in the vehicle, coupled with not having the odometer to even manually gauge or estimate should I become stranded and need to estimate how much distance I can drive to a safer location. Now my additional concern is, could this happen while I'm driving the car and become stranded on a highway or less trafficked road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442257December 1, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN
In mid 2019 my Honda had a little rear end problem. Took it to a frame shop and was told my REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY was bent 3° which was causing front end alignment problems. When they used there machines and whatever else they tried was told there machinery couldn't make it budge.(front end alignment at least 2 times a month) Then in 2020 I went to start my car and nothing!! Kept trying and trying and finally it started. Continued to what I thought was my car just having a mind of its own to continuously not wanting to start so I checked my battery which was fine. I took the car to a Honda Dealership and was told I needed a new battery. Ok fine whatever then after the new battery was hooked up and they went to start it nothing!! Hours later here I am buying a starter (fixed the problem till about mid 2021). Oh yeah forgot STILL HAVE A BENT REAR AXLE) !! CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM has been popping up every time my car decides to start. Gotten to the point where the only way it'll start is if it's jumped. Battery is fine but the alternator isn't pushing out anything whatsoever!!! Because it's constantly being jumped my negative battery terminal SENSOR is going out. Every where I've called or taken the car to either says "nothing we can do" or they want to charge thousands of dollars or " oh ma'am your car is a discontinued model!" I have two little kids and this HONDA FIT is just not safe for myself, kids, or anyone else! Oh almost forgot ABS light along with the keyless entry plus contraction control and steering stabilizer lights are lit up like a Christmas Tree on the dash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439434November 4, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2015 Honda Fit out of nowhere won't start and is flashing an electrical system issue. A few weeks before this the electrical system stopped showing how much gas was in the car, how many miles etc. That whole electrical system looked really garbled then goes dark. My car wont start. And even after I fix it I cant drive around not knowing how much gas is in the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438943November 1, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instrument cluster works intermittently. Fuel gauge, oil change, ect...this guage stops working especially during the cold. Been having this problem for a could years. Noticed a lot of others have the same issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435106October 1, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Digital odometer keeps faulting out. Numbers either corrupted, or gauge not visible. Happens regularly. Loss of fuel gauge, odometer, or any service codes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434780September 28, 2021
ENGINE
At start up (often after the car has sat a few hours), the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. Honda Service Bulletin 16-088 acknowledges that this occurs because “The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective.” However, Honda refuses to fix this engine defect unless the car is under warranty. This defect should be repaired regardless of whether the car is under warranty because the defect could lead to catastrophic engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433839September 21, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Was driving 70MPH down the freeway when the transmission shaft snapped and I was suddenly coasting... will cost $6k to repair and the vehicle only has 88k miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423022June 30, 2021
ENGINE
I took the car into the Honda dealer in Bellevue, WA for an oil change and a buyer's inspection with leak down test. The next day, I could hear a loud rattling noise when I started the car. I took it back to Honda and they say it is the VTC actuator, along with timing chain, serpentine belt and water pump, which they did NOT list as issues during the 1st appointment, which was supposed to be a total inspection of the car. Not sure if they missed it or caused the additional issues. I took it to a 2nd mechanic, told him my whole story, and he said it was the VTC actuator too. I researched online and apparently many people have this issue, and most catch it before their 60k mile warranty is up. However, my car is at 74k miles. Apparently Honda was redesigned the VTC actuator, because it was such a big problem. However, they have not gone back to fix all the cars that had the issue. The mechanic says if I drive with this condition it could cause engine failure, which if it happens while driving, could pose a safety risk. I strongly feel that this is something that Honda should recall or at least extend the warranty to 100k miles for this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419762June 5, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel injector issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416754May 15, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MILEAGE/GAS DISPLAY GOES BLANK, THEN FLASHES SOME GIBBERISH INTERMITTENTLY. THIS ISSUE STARTED AFTER I HAD A NEW HONDA BATTERY INSTALLED A FEW MONTHS AGO. HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING, BUT CONTINUED WHILE PARKED. COMPUTER SEEEMS TO KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS ONCE DISPLAY RETURNS. STAYED ON AFTER CAR WAS WARM. NOT SURE IF ITS RELATED, BUT THE USB AND BLUETOOTH HAVE ALSO BEEN INTERMITTENT FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416054May 11, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARRANTY EXTENSION 2015-17 FIT KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR WITH DTC B12C5 WARRANTY EXTENSION REIMBURSEMENT IS NOT BEING HONORED BY THE HONDA AUTOMOBILE DIVISION 1919 TORRANCE BLVD. PO BOX 2215 TORRANCE, CA 90509-9870 CUSTOMER SUPPORT & CAMPAIGN CENTER TELE: 1-888-234-2138 INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN FORTHCOMING ABOUT THE REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11414684May 1, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DASH BOARD FREEZES AND BLURRS, WHEN THIS HAPPENS K CANNOT SEE MY CURRENT MILEAGE OR FUEL LEVELS. LOW TIRE ALWAYS LN EVEN WHEN I PUT AIR ON TIRES. I GOT MY TIRES CHECKED MANY TIMES AND STAYS ON.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11413956April 26, 2021
POWER TRAIN
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN THE FAR LEFT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A ENGINE RPMS GO HIGH AND THEN I LOST THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN IT HAPPENED, THE D ON THE DASHBOARD BECAME FULL WITH ALL THE DIFFERENT LETTERS. A DISTINCT LETTER WAS NOT VISIBLE. TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I PULLED OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, I WAS LUCKY TO REACH IT BEING ON THE I10 WEST IN SAN BERNARDINO. TURNED OFF AND ON THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED, BUT IT DIDN'T ENGAGE. THE ONLY FUNCTION THAT WORKS IS PARK. THE VEHICLE DOESN'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. WAITING TO BE TOWED TO SPREEN HONDA IN LOMA LINDA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11405426March 29, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE FUEL GAUGE VERY OFTEN GOES BLANK FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. A DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN GAS TANK IS EMPTY, AND POSSIBLY LEAVING DRIVER STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. ALSO, THE SAME GAUGE SHOWS PROMPTS WHEN MAINTENANCE IS NEEDED ON THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT VISUAL REFERENCE TO THESE PROMPTS, AGAIN A DIRE SITUATION COULD OCCUR IF NOT TAKEN CARE OF IMMEDIATELY. THIS SITUATION HAS BEEN DAILY, FROM THE FIRST TIME VEHICLE IS STARTED IN THE MORNING AND THROUGHOUT THE DAY , SEVERAL TIMES A DAY, FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. HONDA WANTS OVER $1000, TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PHOTOS ATTACHED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11405071March 26, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT ON MY 2015 HONDA FIT, ESPECIALLY ON COLD MORNINGS (I LIVE IN MINNESOTA). IT STARTED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, AND HAS BEEN AN INCONVENIENCE, BUT I NOW HAVE A COURIER JOB THAT REQUIRES PHOTOS OF MY ODOMETER EVERY DAY. IF THIS GOES OUT WHILE WORKING, IT WILL BE MUCH MORE THAN AN INCONVENIENCE. I ALSO FEEL LIKE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, NOT KNOWING HOW MUCH GAS IS LEFT IN THE TANK. I'M HOPING ENOUGH PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM REPORT THE ISSUE, AND HOPEFULLY A RECALL OR CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT CAN HAPPEN. THANK YOU!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11403088March 15, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL AND ODOMETER GAUGE FAILURE. IN COLD WEATHER AND OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY WITH VEHICLE AGE, THE GAUGE WILL GO BLANK FOR SOME TIME. AFTER SOME TIME, IT MAY BLINK ON/OFF WITH UNREADABLE CHARACTERS. 31,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE PHOTO ATTACHED IWAS TAKEN WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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