2011 Honda Fit Engine Problems

“Upon realizing declining fuel economy and an engine misfire warning I replaced my plugs noting that cylinder 2 plug required almost no removal torque and was very fouled (pictures available). Less than a 4 months later, engine light came on, diagnosed within minutes as misfire, before I could return home, engine ejected plug and started a fire in the engine compartment. I was able to extinguish the fire with snow (and 2 cans of diet soda) before the car was consumed but I suffered burns on the hands from dripping melted plastic.”

“After driving 20 miles through traffic with 1/2 tank gas and radiator temperature ok, no warning lights showing: turned right at intersection and lost all engine power (no throttle response), then all lights (headlights and dash). Steering became stiff. We think cd player stayed on. Luckily no nearby traffic and enough momentum to pull into nearby parking lot. Put car in park, turned key off and removed it. Replaced key and car started with lights ok. We've had this car for 1500 miles and this is the first time it's done this.”

“Engine misfiring in cylinder #2 while in motion and stationary on at least city streets. Excess fuel in catalytic converter causes engine to reduce power output. Car becomes extremely difficult to accelerate, potentially causing accidents when crossing through intersections. Upon engine inspection the #2 spark plug unthreaded itself at least three turns before destroying remaining 9 threads and dislodging from the head catching into the coil pack. …”