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2013 Honda Fit Body and structure Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
5%of 176 total for the year
Median mileage
12,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Honda Fit, 5% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10713951, filed 2015-05, 31,351 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10905055, filed 2016-09, 42,000 miles

“I was doing a parallel parking on a quiet city street. I was doing 3 or less miles per hour when suddenly my brakes failed and my car continued to go! It ran into the sidewalk and some bushes. I was horrified not being in control anymore. I turned off the engine with my key. The front of my car has been damaged a lot. It is at a mechanic and bodywork shop. I would like to be able to sue the maker of my car.”

NHTSA complaint #10521166, filed 2013-06, 1,373 miles

“I was entering a parking place at approximately 3 MPH, trying to adjust the angle of entry. When I stepped on the accelerator the car bolted forward. I applied the brake but the acceleration was too fast to keep the brake from stopping the car from colliding with the guard rail. The impact caused the air bags to eject. The hood was dented, the right fender and bumper were disengaged from the body and the right headlight was broken. The repair came to over $10,000. If the guard rail hadn't stopped the car it would have gone over from the 6th floor to the 5th floor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10504452, filed 2013-03, 141 miles

“This car was in an accident, it was rear-ended by another vehicle. This Honda FIT was stopped in traffic at a construction zone in suburban cary, nc when it was hit from behind by a small truck that was going approx. 45+ MPH. The impact pushed the FIT forward into some construction materials. The truck driver was found fully responsible for the crash and was not injured. For the FIT, air bags inflated for the passenger side but none for the driver. Fortunately, the driver was the only person in the FIT. …”

NHTSA complaint #10892716, filed 2016-08, 15,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202013%
201997%
20181210%
2017614%
201632%
2015217%
201395%
201222%
201133%
2010116%
2009145%
20084320%
20076217%

Other parts of the 2013 Honda Fit

Air bags
92 complaints
Electrical system
22 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda Fit

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology