2013 Honda Fit power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Honda Fit — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving and came to a four-way stop. When I accelerated from the stop, I heard a loud snapping noise and immediately lost the ability to drive the vehicle, although the engine continued to run normally. After inspecting the vehicle, it appears that the CV axle failed due to extensive rust and…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“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…”
filed May 10, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing…Campaign 20V770000 · Dec 10, 2020
- Passenger side driveshaft may break while driving due to an improper heat treatment…Campaign 14V258000 · May 16, 2014
Power Train problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fit | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Fit | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Fit | 4 | 10% |
| 2016 Fit | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 Fit | 38 | 13% |
| 2012 Fit | 14 | 12% |
| 2011 Fit | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Fit | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 Fit | 33 | 11% |
| 2008 Fit | 24 | 11% |
| 2007 Fit | 27 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Honda Fit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.