2018 Honda Fit Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Honda Fit, 3% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,400 miles.
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.
“Regularly when shifting into drive from park or shifting into drive from reverse, the car will fail to accelerate at all for several second despite gas pedal actuation at full, or pedal on the floor. Unpredictable acceleration when shifting into drive disallows driver from driving cautiously as the unknown variable is distracting and dangerous if in a situation where the car needs to move on command. Vehicle was stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11270658, filed 2019-10, 20,000 miles“all vehicle warning lights came on specifically the check engine light for an emissions system problem. At the time the car had around 100,000 miles so it was suspected that the issue had to be with the battery, o2 sensors, or spark plug and ignition coil, so those parts were replaced. The vehicle still shows all the warning lights and reads codes for misfires in the first and second cylinder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11504309, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that since receiving the recall notification, on four occasions the vehicle independently accelerated while idling, without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer for an inspection; however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11606787, filed 2024-08, 12,800 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 8 | 5% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 2% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 13 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda Fit
41 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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