2013 Honda Fit Engine Problems

“Took 2013 FIT to dealer due to car noise underneath and car wanting to stall at stops, or while waiting for lights to change. Mechanic found debris/part of a feather on map sensor of which he kept. I was told that this rarely ever happens to Honda cars and warned that my extensive warranty that I purchased does not cover debris from roads. …”

“In 2019 the #3 spark plug came out of cylinder head while driving on a two lane roadway. I had the car repaired (see attached repair receipt). The same thing happened to the same spark plug last week (march 7, 2021). Again, this occurred on a two-lane roadway at moderate speed. The car ran rough for a week or so beforehand, and fuel economy suffered. On march 7th, the car lost power and the check engine light came on. A foul smell filled the car. I became dizzy and nauseous from exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment.”

“I loaned my car to a relative for three days and when it was returned I detected a fuel smell in cabin when outside air was selected. On the heated. I am a retired aircraft mechanic and know my way around engines. I did an internet search and found a Honda tech line summary article ats 160714 version 2 ( loose and blown out spark plugs due to failed factory torque). Number two plug had a vibration and was loose, causing the fuel blow by. The spark plug could not have blown out due to the coil holding it in place and engine performance was fine with no codes.the car has 38,000 miles. …”

“Any time at low speed start off if left foot is just touching brake pedal car will stall with no response in throttle position car stops! Until the accelerator pedal is backed off with foot and reapplied dealer said this happens and to drive with only one foot! This is very dangerous problem need recall!”

“While my son was driving the car in portland, oregon, at highway speeds the engine cut out making control of the vehicle very difficult. The car was returned to the Honda dealer where the problem was diagnosed as (mechanics report) compression gaskets on plug 1 & 2 are stuck on the top threads, allowing the plugs to be tightened but compression is passing by the washer and into the spark plug tube. Coils one and two had heat damage and carbon tracking. Four spark plugs replaced along with coils for plugs 1 & 2. …”